South Fayette wins tough contest against Bishop McCort, 3-2
South Fayette gutted out a close 3-2 win against Bishop McCort.
Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and John Lipovich's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.
South Fayette was led by Lipovich, who had one goal and one assist. Lipovich scored 13:54 into the third period to make the score 3-2 South Fayette. Ian Kumar assisted on the tally.
In a losing effort, Bishop McCort was sparked by Christopher Miller, who racked up two goals. Miller scored the first of his two goals at 8:42 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Anthony Formica provided the assist. Miller's next tally made the score 2-1 Bishop McCort with 6:19 left in the second period. Formica picked up the assist.
South Fayette was held below its usual level of production. South Fayette averages 5.7 goals per game. South Fayette forced Bishop McCort goalie John Bradley to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.
South Fayette also got points from Jordan Timmons, who also finished with one goal and one assist. South Fayette also got a goal from Steven Anton as well. More assists for South Fayette came via Jacob Stack and Jeremy Anthos, who each chipped in one.
Bishop McCort's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.
In addition, Bishop McCort received assists from Connor Bunn, who had one.
Kyle Sharp made 23 saves for South Fayette on 25 shots. South Fayette incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Bradley recorded 30 saves for Bishop McCort. Bishop McCort incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.
