Friday – December 17: If they keep it up we're going to have to start calling them the “cardiac kids” with the way they finished their last two games. Last night the WHS Tigers Men's team hosted the Lowellville Rockets in the Tiger's Den. It was the home opener for the Men after the Leetonia game was postponed earlier in the week due to weather.
The Tigers weren't crushing the scrappy Lowellville team but had a comfortable margin going into the 4th quarter leading the Rockets 61-46. Senior Mike Johnston hit for 16 points in the 3rd that included three of his 3-pointers from outside of the arch. That comfort turned into an “oh no!” big time when the Rockets pulled within two points with 39.8 seconds left on the clock. An intentional foul and some clutch foul shooting by Jalen DeSarro put the game away, increasing the Wellsville lead by four points. It also took the wind out the Rocket's sails and Wellsville came away with a 69-65 win.
Johnston took game high honors with 29 points and DeSarro recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Junior Josh Carter had a solid night off the boards with 9 rebounds and adding 6 points of his own. Christian Kapp tallied 9 points and Sean Hudson rounded out the scoring with another 6 points.
The Tigers improve to 3&0 on the young season. They return to action tonight (Saturday) traveling to East Liverpool. Game time is set for 6 PM for the JVs. If you can't make it to the 'pool you can listen to game with Joe, Rodger & Bud calling the plays on WHS Sports Station.
The JVs had were impressive in the opening match with a 55-33 win. Wellsville's Nate Scott netted 24 points in that match-up.
Go Tigers! Beat those stinkin Potters and please, don't take a rest until the end of the 4th quarter. Poor “Bug” is going to be totally gray otherwise...
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