Eli Solak of Amherst and Elyria Catholic’s AJ Defazio compete for a loose ball during the second quarter on Jan 30 (Randy Meyers – for The Morning Journal)

Landen Bray directs the Amherst offense during the third quarter against Elyria Catholic on Tuesday Jan 30 (Randy Meyers – for The Morning Journal)

David Dudziak of Amherst scores on a fast break during the third quarter against Elyria Catholic on Tuesday Jan 30 (Randy Meyers – for The Morning Journal)

Elyria Catholic’s Tyler Wilson scores against Amherst during the first quarter on Tuesday Jan 30 (Randy Meyers – for The Morning Journal)

Elyria Catholic’s Trent Merrell and Ashton Draga of Amherst compete for a rebound after a free throw on Tuesday Jan 30 (Randy Meyers – for The Morning Journal)

Ashton Draga and Landen Bray of Amherst trap Elyria Catholic’s Teddy Budinger at midcourt on Tuesday Jan 30 (Randy Meyers – for The Morning Journal)

Landen Bray of Amherst weaves through the Elyria Catholic defense at midcourt on Tuesday Jan 30 (Randy Meyers – for The Morning Journal)

Elyria Catholic’s AJ Defazio brings the ball past midcourt during the first quarter against Amherst on Tuesday Jan 30 (Randy Meyers – for The Morning Journal)