Elyria Catholic vs. Padua girls basketball: Panthers fall to Bruins in battle for first in NCC

Elyria Catholic vs. Padua girls basketball: Panthers fall to Bruins in battle for first in NCC

In a battle for first place in the North Coast Conference, Padua struck the first major blow on Jan. 10. Elyria Catholic went on the road, and the Panthers lost their first NCC game of the year to the Bruins, 49-32. Elyria Catholic trailed, 15-7, to begin the second quarter, but Padua’s defense conceded three more points before halftime. In the process, Elyria Catholic trailed, 23-10, at halftime and was unable to climb out of the hole. Padua’s …