District champion Lower Merion wins PIAA 6A boys basketball tourney opener

Lower Merion’s John Mobley (shooting), a first team All-Main Line and All-Central League selection, has been referred to by LM coach Gregg Downer as a "Swiss Army knife tope of player and in 5-10 games this season he was the best player on the court - by a wide margin." (photo courtesy of Kevin Grugan) — Lower Merion’s John Mobley (shooting), a first team All-Main Line and All-Central League selection, has been referred to by LM coach Gregg Downer as a “Swiss Army knife tope of player and in 5-10 games this season he was the best player on the court – by a wide margin.” (photo courtesy of Kevin Grugan)

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PUBLISHED: March 10, 2024 at 3:10 p.m. | UPDATED: March 12, 2024 at 3:19 p.m.

After capturing the PIAA District 1 6A boys basketball championship, Lower Merion (26-1) defeated District 3 sixth-place finisher Cedar Crest 85-55, in its PIAA 6A state tournament opener March 9.

In Lower Merion’s win, their last home game of the season and played before a capacity crowd, five Aces scored in double figures – John Mobley (17 points). Jayden Robinson (14, including two dunks), Carson Kasmer (14, including four treys), Owen McCabe (13) and Adam Herrenkohl (11).

With the victory, the Aces advanced to the second round of the PIAA 6A state tourney, where they will play District 12 6A third-place finisher Archbishop Wood March 13 at Bensalem High School.