Final Buzzer Drama! Trojans Edge Mount Calvary, 54-52, to Advance to UDA Tip-Off Championship

Elizabethville, PA — The host Upper Dauphin Trojans (now 1-2 overall) survived a frantic finish to secure their first victory of the season, holding on to defeat the Mount Calvary Chargers (now 0-3 overall) 54-52 in the first round of the UDA Tip-Off Tournament on Friday, December 5, 2025.

The high-stakes victory propels the Trojans into the tournament championship game tonight, Saturday, December 6th, at 6:30 PM, where they will face the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes.

Near Miss at the Buzzer

The intense two-point margin was decided in the game's final seconds. After Mount Calvary narrowed the deficit, they had possession with the clock winding down. A jump shot attempt to tie the game at 54 was launched just before the buzzer but hit the back of the iron, sealing the dramatic win for the Trojans.

Scoring Depth and Defensive Impact Key Victory

Sophmore forward Kaide Heim was the driving force behind the Trojans' victory, leading his team with 21 points. Heim proved efficient at the free-throw line, going 6 of 9, contributing significantly to the team's decisive advantage in free-throw scoring.

The Trojans' scoring depth was crucial, featuring four players who scored 8 or more points:

• Alex Fernandez and Landon Savage each chipped in 9 points.

• Braden Foraker was solid off the bench defensively and added 8 points.

For Mount Calvary, Josiah Masters was spectacular, scoring a game-high 33 points, but his monumental effort was not enough, as the final shot rimmed out, leaving the Chargers with the tough two-point defeat.

Tournament Bracket Finalized

The Trojans now face a tough challenge tonight in Schuylkill Haven, who defeated Northumberland Christian 67-34 in the earlier game, as they compete for the UDA Tip-Off Tournament crown on their home court.

• Championship Game: Upper Dauphin vs. Schuylkill Haven (6:30 PM)

• Consolation Game: Mount Calvary vs. Northumberland Christian (1:30 PM)