Tigers take down Blue Lions
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The Highland County Press-
For the second time in consecutive games, the McClain Tigers left the basketball court with a South Central Ohio League win.
This time the Tigers defeated the Washington Blue Lions, 44-42, Tuesday evening at McClain Gym, using a strong first half to their advantage.
Before this win, McClain (4-9, 7-13) in their previous game this past Friday saw them defeat the East Clinton Astros, 72-54, so it is evident the Tigers have begun to turn their game around as of late.
As for Tuesday, MHS used a 19-point first quarter to see them take an eight-point lead (19-11) against the visiting Blue Lions. Washington (7-6, 9-12) led the second frame 10-8, but it was McClain who led at halftime, 27-21.
The Tigers trailed 8-5 in the third and were outscored 12-13 in the fourth, but it all came back to that strong first quarter and keeping close with the Blue Lions for the remainder of the SCOL game.
Ryan Faulconer led the Tigers with 16 points, and next was Randall Mischal with 13 points, as he did make one 3-pointer.
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Wyatt Jones finished with five points (one 3-pointer), Lincoln O'Connor finished with four points (one 3-pointer) and MHS had three players each score two points (Bryce Duff, Reid Garrison, Josh Todd).
The Tigers were 7-of-14 from the free-throw line, and the Blue Lions went 4-of-6 in their free-throw attempts.
Wayne led Washington with 19 points, and Knisley finished with 10 points.
MHS out-rebounded the Blue Lions, 32-24, but lost the turnover battle, 9-4.
The Tigers travel to rival Hillsboro on Friday night to wrap up SCOL regular-season play. This Saturday, MHS will finish the regular season at home against Southeastern.
This time the Tigers defeated the Washington Blue Lions, 44-42, Tuesday evening at McClain Gym, using a strong first half to their advantage.
Before this win, McClain (4-9, 7-13) in their previous game this past Friday saw them defeat the East Clinton Astros, 72-54, so it is evident the Tigers have begun to turn their game around as of late.
As for Tuesday, MHS used a 19-point first quarter to see them take an eight-point lead (19-11) against the visiting Blue Lions. Washington (7-6, 9-12) led the second frame 10-8, but it was McClain who led at halftime, 27-21.
The Tigers trailed 8-5 in the third and were outscored 12-13 in the fourth, but it all came back to that strong first quarter and keeping close with the Blue Lions for the remainder of the SCOL game.
Ryan Faulconer led the Tigers with 16 points, and next was Randall Mischal with 13 points, as he did make one 3-pointer.
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Wyatt Jones finished with five points (one 3-pointer), Lincoln O'Connor finished with four points (one 3-pointer) and MHS had three players each score two points (Bryce Duff, Reid Garrison, Josh Todd).
The Tigers were 7-of-14 from the free-throw line, and the Blue Lions went 4-of-6 in their free-throw attempts.
Wayne led Washington with 19 points, and Knisley finished with 10 points.
MHS out-rebounded the Blue Lions, 32-24, but lost the turnover battle, 9-4.
The Tigers travel to rival Hillsboro on Friday night to wrap up SCOL regular-season play. This Saturday, MHS will finish the regular season at home against Southeastern.