TVAA Girls Basketball: Line Mountain Fends Off Stunning Upper Dauphin Rally for 39-29 Victory

Elizabethville, PA – December 11, 2025 – The Line Mountain Eagles (Line Mountain) secured a hard-fought Tri-Valley Athletic Association (TVAA) victory over the Upper Dauphin Trojans (Upper Dauphin) on Thursday night, prevailing 39-29 in a contest defined by a dramatic second-half comeback that nearly stunned the visitors.

Line Mountain's Early Dominance

Line Mountain started strong, setting a dominant tone in the first half. The Eagles' defense smothered the Trojans, holding them to just 8 points through the first two quarters. Line Mountain established a seemingly insurmountable 21-8 lead at the halftime break, suggesting a comfortable road victory was imminent.

Trojans Launch a Stunning 18-4 Run

However, the Upper Dauphin Trojans launched a fierce and unforgettable rally in the second half. Fueled by Paige Williams (9 points total) and clutch shooting, the Trojans exploded in the third quarter, outscoring the Eagles 15-4. This spectacular run cut the deficit to just two points, bringing the score to 25-23 heading into the final frame.

The momentum carried into the fourth quarter. The Trojans completed the comeback just minutes into the period, taking their first and only lead of the game, 26-25, with 7:05 remaining.

Eagles Clutch Up in the Final Minutes

Staring down a near-historic collapse, the Line Mountain Eagles demonstrated poise and resilience. The Eagles' offense, led by top scorers Kailey Buriak and Koera Leitzel, responded to the pressure with a decisive run. Line Mountain closed the game on a powerful 14-6 scoring burst in the final quarter, preventing the Trojans' stunning comeback from being fully realized and securing the 39-29 win.

Top Scorers

Team	Player	Points (PTS)	Key Stats
Line Mountain	Kailey Buriak	13	Game-high scorer, 3 2FG, 1 3FG, 4/4 FTM
Line Mountain	Koera Leitzel	9	3 2FG, 3/3 FTM
Upper Dauphin	Paige Williams	9	Team-high scorer, 4 2FG, 1/2 FTM
Upper Dauphin	Kate Rothermel	8	3 2FG, 2/3 FTM

Game Scoreboard Summary

Team	1Q	2Q	3Q	4Q	Final
Line Mountain	15	6	4	14	39
Upper Dauphin	6	2	15	6	29

TVAA Standings and Next Games

The hard-fought victory was critical for Line Mountain, improving their overall record to 3-1 and placing them at 1-1 in the TVAA league standings. Upper Dauphin now stands at 3-3 overall with an even 1-1 league record.

• Line Mountain will look to build on their momentum this weekend with a non-conference matchup against Shikellamy High School on Saturday, December 13th, at 12:30 PM.

• Upper Dauphin will return to league action next week, traveling to face the Halifax Wildcats on Monday, December 15th, at 6:30 PM.