March 9, 2002 — Marian jumps out to a big lead early and cruises to a 53-36 victory over Jenkintown in the opening round of the PIAA Class 1A state playoffs. Colette Makowiec hits a pair of three-pointers as the Fillies, coached by Paul Brutto, open the game with a 15-2 run. Alanna Zahora finishes the opening frame with nine points as Marian holds a 22-8 lead after eight minutes of play. The Drakes pull within seven midway through the fourth quarter but a putback by Jess Linkchorst and an 8-of-10 effort by the Fillies at the line widens the gap and seals the win. Zahora ends with 18 points, while Makowiec contributes 16.