Lia Manuel (12) of Mendham drives to the net against Brianna Flores (14) of West Morris during the girls basketball North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 first round at West Morris Central High School on Monday, February 20,203.

Lia Manuel came through with 15 points to propel Mendham to a 42-38 victory over Pingry in Basking Ridge.

Halle Ferrara added 12 points for Mendham (9-2), who trailed by nine points at halftime following a 14-3 run by Pingry in the second quarter.

Mendham would reverse momentum in the second half, using a 15-5
fourth-quarter run to evaporate Pingry’s lead and secure a narrow win on
the road. Sophia Keoskey also played an integral role in the win, chipping
in 10 points.

For Pingry (7-3), Taylor Francis dropped 15 points, while teammate Debra
Hill finished with 12.