Lilly Gerwert Leads Bellwood‑Antis Past Tyrone Despite Illness

Bellwood‑Antis girls’ senior Lilly Gerwert faced a tough time with illness as the season closed. She said she still felt unwell but was motivated by her coach’s pep talk. Gerwert pushed through the pain to spark a strong third quarter and finished with 21 points, 12 in the final period. The game ended 49‑46 for Bellwood‑Antis, giving them a season sweep over Tyrone. Coach Jim Swaney praised Gerwert’s toughness and leadership, calling her the team’s best player. Tyrone coach Mike Whitling noted how Gerwert dominated inside, blocking shots and frustrating the defense.Key moments included a putback in the second half, a block that helped Karlie Sweigert score, and a late jumper to narrow the gap. Halftime talks focused on staying calm; the team performed better in the second half, earning pride from Swaney. Both teams traded baskets in the final quarter; Raylee Woodring hit a three‑pointer for Tyrone, but Gerwert’s layup and free throws kept the lead. Whitling highlighted the importance of hitting open shots, while Swaney respected Tyrone’s strong lineup and coaching. Bellwood‑Antis will play three games in three days, starting with Johnstown tonight. Tyrone ends the season at home against Somerset.