Struthers standout Dana Matthews scored a game-high 38 points to lead Struthers past Salem 59-54 in the Division II District Finals at Austintown Fitch Saturday.
Trailing by five entering the fourth quarter, Struthers outscored Salem 21-9 to clinch the District Title. Helen-Marie Hird added eight points in the win for the Wildcats.
Amy Scullion led Salem with a team-high 24 points, while Andrea Sequin tallied 13 in the setback.
The Wildcats advance to face Geneva in the the Barberton Regional Semifinals. Tipoff is slated for 6:15 pm Tuesday night.
