Tuesday - January 26: It was one of those games that was never out of reach for either team until late in the fourth quarter. It was one of those games that had you biting your nails and praying at the same time. In the end it was a Wellsville victory but we weren't sure until the final minutes ticked off the clock.
The Lowellville Rockets travelled to Wellsville and held a slim lead at the end of the first three quarters. They led by three at the end of one, by four at the half and by one at the end of three. They weren't going away easy but the Tigers never said die. They stayed with the Rockets through out the game and put up the win in the fourth. The Orange & Black were playing aggressive, making sharp passes and running so much it makes you tired just watching!
To show you the balance this team has the Tigers once again had four players scoring in double figures with two of them getting double - doubles. Jeremy Carter took the honors with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Jalen DeSarro followed with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Nunzio Lombardozzi contributed 15 points and Mike Johnston got 14. Lombardozzi had two treys included in his points. All season the Tigers usually have four or five players scoring double figures. They're not selfish shooters. Carter had the hot hand but he also recorded five assists. Jordan Dalrymple filled in for the ailing DeShon Pullie who only played a little. Dalrymple had a good game himself with three assists and a couple of points. The final was Tigers 71 - 65.
Wellsville lost the J.V. game 52 -32. The Tigers travel to Western Reserve tonight and to McDonald on Tuesday, February 2, before coming home. We feel sure they'll bring home a couple of victories before returning home February 5. They got the talent to do it even if the virus is playing against them. WHS Sports Station will have the games on the internet.
Good luck fellows. We'll be listening and we'll be here when you get home. Show 'em what they mean when they say "Wellsville basketball".
ole nib
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