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Wow! You won't believe these epic playoff performances from Bucks County area athletes

The playoffs are in full swing, with district tournaments in basketball and wrestling, and the Independent Schools and Catholic League championships in swimming and indoor track & field. Check out the best postseason performances from Feb. 12-18, and then vote for the Boys Playoff Performer of the Week and Girls Playoff Performer of the Week.

Pennsbury's Sofia Vitucci (21) goes for a lay-up against Bensalem's Aubrey Quinlan (23) during their District 1 Class 6A first-round girls' basketball game in Fairless Hills on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
Pennsbury's Sofia Vitucci (21) goes for a lay-up against Bensalem's Aubrey Quinlan (23) during their District 1 Class 6A first-round girls' basketball game in Fairless Hills on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Top Playoff Performances in Boys Basketball:

Alex Best, Upper Moreland

The senior sank two go-ahead free throws to secure the Golden Bears first-round win over Holy Ghost Prep in District One Class 5A. He finished with a team-high 19 points in the 79-76 victory.

Adrien Varella, Holy Ghost

In the first round of District One 5A, the junior did all he could to get the win, scoring a game-high 24 points and giving the Firebirds the lead with 23 seconds to go, but they ultimately fell to Upper Moreland 79-76.

Colson Campbell, Upper Moreland

Two of the junior;s four steals occurred in the final minute of the Golden Bears thrilling win over Holy Ghost in the first round of districts. He also scored 13 points in the 79-76 win.

Central Bucks West's Bowen Gugger (32) goes for a lay-up against Bensalem during the first-round game in the boys Suburban One League Tournament in Bensalem on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

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Central Bucks West's Bowen Gugger (32) goes for a lay-up against Bensalem during the first-round game in the boys Suburban One League Tournament in Bensalem on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Daniella Heminghaus | Bucks County Courier Times

Bowen Gugger, CB West

He had a game-high 16 points as the Bucks topped Pennsbury in the opening round of the District One Class 6A playoffs.

AJ Washington, Dock Mennonite

The senior erupted for 28 points to lead Dock Mennonite over Delco Christian in the BAL championship game and was named tournament MVP.

Nate Townsend, Neshaminy

The senior scored 10 points in a District One 6A first-round loss to Conestoga, finishing his career with 1,000 points to become the sixth player in school history to reach that milestone.

Top Playoff Performances in Girls Basketball:

Abington's Maya Johnson (2) against Council Rock South's Fiona Reckner (22) during their girls basketball game in the Jim Church Classic at Souderton High School in Souderton on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023

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Abington's Maya Johnson (2) against Council Rock South's Fiona Reckner (22) during their girls basketball game in the Jim Church Classic at Souderton High School in Souderton on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 [Daniella Heminghaus | Bucks County Courier Times]

Sofia Vitucci, Pennsbury 

She poured in 22 points to lead the Falcons to the win over Bensalem in the first round of District One 6A.

Lola Ibarrondo, Neshaminy

She led the way in Neshaminy’s first-round win over Ridley, scoring 16 points, including a trio of 3-pointers in the first half.

Alena Cofield, Neshaminy

She scored five of her eight points in the first quarter to help Neshaminy to a 13-5 start en route to a win over Ridley in their first-round matchup.

Emilia Coleman, Gwynedd Mercy

The sophomore scored 23 points to lead the Monarchs to the AACA title with a 46-25 win over Villa Maria in the championship game. She was also named AACA league MVP.

Mikaya Durham, Abington

She led the way with 12 points and five rebounds in the Ghosts’ first-round victory over Great Valley.

Maya Johnson, Abington

The point guard dished out six assists along with nine points and five steals in Abington’s first-round win over Great Valley in the first round of District One 6A playoffs.

Fiona Reckner, Council Rock South

After trailing 20-15 at halftime, Reckner scored seven points in the third to tie the Golden Hawks and Unionville in their first-round matchup. She finished with 11 points in the District One 6A win.

Kathryn O’Kane, Council Rock South

She had six of her 10 points in the fourth quarter, going 4-for-4 from the free throw line to secure the narrow 43-40 win over Unionville in the district opener.

Emily Knouse Archbishop Wood

She scored a game-high 19 in the Vikings win over Conwell-Egan in the PCL quarterfinals.

Grace McDonough, Lansdale Catholic

The junior had a standout effort in the PCL quarterfinals, tallying 12 points and 12 rebounds though the Crusaders fell to Archbishop Carroll 35-33.

Gianna Johnson, George School

The senior delivered a huge performance with 14 points and 20 rebounds to lead the Cougars to a first round win over Mercersburg in the PAISAA playoffs.

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Top Performances from the PAISAA Indoor Track & Field State Championships:

Aum Desai, Solebury School

The senior took home two gold medals, winning both the boys 1,600-meter run (4:38.52) and the 3,200-meter run (9:48.45).

Blake Brown, Germantown Academy

The senior won the boys long jump (21-4.5) and finished second in the triple jump (42-2.5).

CJ Mersky, Germantown Academy

The senior took first place in the boys shot put, hitting a mark of 41-10.25.

Margaret Austin Massengi, George School

She won the girls 3,200-meter run with a time of 12:19.13.

Layla Gentile, Germantown Academy

The junior won the girls shot put with a 33-10 throw.

Ava Gregorio, George School

The junior won the girls long jump with her 16-1.25 leap.

Lorelai Fortmann, Germantown Academy

The junior won the girls pole vault with her mark of 10-3.

Top Performances in Indoor Track & Field Meets of Champions

Anthony Conrey, Conwell-Egan

The senior won the boys long jump, leaping 23-2.25 at the TFCAofGP Meet of Champions, which qualified as No. 2 in PA this season.

Luke Coleman, Abington

He took second place in the boys 400-meter run with a time of 50.16 at the Meet of Champions.

Mateo Barrera, Souderton

The junior finished second at the Meet of Champions in the boys 200-meter dash, sprinting to a 22.81 finish.

Rocco Pugliese, Pennsbury

The senior ran the boys mile race in 4:25.99, good for second place at the Meet of Champions.

DeRonn Adams, Pennsbury

The senior had a great showing at the Meet of Champions, taking third place in the boys 60-meter dash (7.08) and sixth in the 200-meter dash (23.37).

Mimi Duffy, CB West

She won the girls 400-meter run with a time of 58.07, finished second in the girls 60-meter dash (7.77) at the Tim Hickey Meet of Champions.

Madison Gee, North Penn

The senior took first place in the long jump (18-2.75) and second in the triple jump (37-6.75) at the Meet of Champions.

Destini Smith, Souderton

The junior won the triple jump (37-08.75) at the Meet of Champions.

Bailey Hall, Pennsbury

She finished second in the girls 3,000-meter run, crossing the finish line in 10:40.84 at the Meet of Champions.

Riley Rooney, CB South

The junior was the winner of the girls 800-meter run, with a speedy 2:18.74 time at the Meet of Champions.

Top Performances from the District 1/12 Girls Wrestling Championships:

Souderton senior Gisele Ramirez won the District 1/12 Girls Wrestling 110-pound championship. Savannah Richards of Pottstown took silver.
Souderton senior Gisele Ramirez won the District 1/12 Girls Wrestling 110-pound championship. Savannah Richards of Pottstown took silver.

Local girls wrestling teams competed at the first-ever District One/District 12 Girls Wrestling Championships on Saturday.

Souderton Head Coach Chris Atkinson was named the District One Coaches Association Man of the Year, while Pennsbury head coach Craig Williams was named as the District One Coach of the Year.

Grace Nesbitt, Neshaminy

The freshman won the 100-pound championship going 3-0 with two pins in under one minute. She earned the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler award.

Julia Horger, Conwell-Egan

The sophomore won the 106-pound championship, going 4-0 with two pins.

Gisele Ramirez, Souderton

The senior won the 118-pound title, going 3-0 with three pins, including one in 18 seconds.

Kayla Husti-Luca, Souderton

The junior went 4-0 with three wins by fall to win the 130-pound championship.

Maya Krieger, Bensalem

The junior won the 170-pound championship after going 3-0.

Caroline Hattala, Quakertown 

The sophomore took home gold after winning the 190-pound title,  pinning her opponent in 27 seconds in the championship match.

MacKenna Atkinson, Souderton

The freshman took home district gold, going 2-0 with both wins by fall in the 235-pound championship.

Top Performances in Boys Wrestling:

Conwell-Egan's Kevin Bagnell, top, battles La Salle's Dominic Parenti in a 114-pound match in the Philadelphia Catholic League wrestling championship at Conwell-Egan in Fairless Hills on Monday, January 30, 2023. The Eagles toppled the Explorers 40-30 for the PCL title.
Conwell-Egan's Kevin Bagnell, top, battles La Salle's Dominic Parenti in a 114-pound match in the Philadelphia Catholic League wrestling championship at Conwell-Egan in Fairless Hills on Monday, January 30, 2023. The Eagles toppled the Explorers 40-30 for the PCL title.

Mark Delzingaro, Upper Moreland

Delzingaro, who had a win by fall in the title match at 114 pounds, was one of four Golden Bears to win championships at the Suburban One League Freedom Division tournament last Wednesday.

Kevin McFadden, Pennridge

The freshman, who had a fall in the title match at 107 pounds, was one of seven Rams to win championships at the Suburban One League Colonial Division tournament last Wednesday.

Aidan Morrison, Hatboro-Horsham

Morrison, who had a win by fall in the title match, claimed the 139-pound championship at the Suburban One League Liberty Division tournament last Wednesday.

Thomas Boyce, Conwell-Egan

The freshman won the 107-pound title at the Philadelphia Catholic League championships, winning both matches by pin.

Kevin Bagnell, Conwell-Egan

He won the 114-pound title at the PCL championships, going 3-0 with two pins of 31 and 30 seconds.

Jeffrey Spofford, Conwell-Egan

The junior went 3-0 with two pins at the PCL championships to claim the 121-pound title.

Colin Walther, Conwell-Egan

The freshman won the 127-pound title, going 3-0 with two wins by fall at the PCL championships.

Kevon Griffin, Archbishop Wood

He won the 133-pound PCL championship, going 3-0 with a pair of pins.

Charlie Robson, Conwell-Egan

The senior won the 139-pound PCL title, pinning his opponent in 1:39 in the championship match, his third pin on the day.

Cormac Morrissey, LaSalle

He went 3-0 with all three wins by fall to take the 172-pound title at the PCL championships.

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Top Performances at the Eastern Interscholastic Swimming Championships:

Emily Hamill, Germantown Academy

The University of Georgia commit took home two individual gold medals, winning both the 200-yard freestyle (1:47.75) and 500 freestyle (4:48.98) to help the Patriots win the girls title for the third straight year.

Amelia Gipson, Germantown Academy

The freshman finished second in the 500 freestyle with her time of 4:51:89 and placed seventh in the 100 butterfly (56.57).

Sarah Freeman, Germantown Academy

The junior earned a pair of silver medals, finishing second in the 50 freestyle (23.42) and the 100 freestyle (50.61).

Landon D'Ariano, Germantown Academy

The University of Texas commit won the boys 100 IM (1:46.29) and finished third in the 200 freestyle (1:37.76).

Andy Zhou, Germantown Academy

The senior University of Pennsylvania commit won the boys 100 breaststroke (56.23) and finished fourth in the 200 freestyle (1:39.07).

Brandon Fleck, Germantown Academy

The junior and Indiana University recruit took home a pair of golds, finishing first in both the boys 50 freestyle (20.27) and 100 freestyle (43.87).

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This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Top Playoff Performances in Bucks County high school sports