Logan Elm grabbed a 58-42 senior night win over visiting Fairfield Union.
In a close first half, LE held an 11-9 lead after the first quarter and 25-23 lead at the half.
“We focused during the week on preparing for Fairfield Union’s pressure that coach Montgomery has established as a staple to their team’s identity,” LE coach Mike Schultz said. “Once we recognized what we were looking for then we were able to attack and get some high-quality shots. We were also able to switch up our defenses throughout the contest.”
A 15-7 third quarter pushed the Braves’ lead to 40-30.
The Falcons (6-14, 4-10) closed to 44-40 in the fourth before LE (10-11, 5-8) retook control and finished off the win.
“Tonight’s victory allowed us to claim at least a share of fifth place in a very competitive league as well as get to double-digit wins on the year. Both were goals set at the beginning of the season,” Schultz said. “We went through a lot of adversity, but finally found our identity.
“Emma Largent played an outstanding game both defensively and offensively. She tallied a season high eight points, which may not seem like a huge milestone, but Emma has come such a long way in just a short time.
“Kiannah Ingram was solid offensively tonight as well and continues to pour in the points as she had 27 points this evening,” Schultz added. “Kimmy Petty was once again a spark plug for our team and brought a ton of energy while contributing nine points.”
LE rounded out its scoring with six from Enaja Fischer, four from Maggie Wilson, and four from Cadence Haupt.
“We were also able to send our five seniors off on their last career home game with a victory. Katie Wilson, Clara Wilson, Enaja Fischer, Cadence Haupt and Tia Fowler have done so much for the program this year,” Schultz said. “Their dedication and desire to start something special as a Lady Brave has been their focus throughout the season. We truly have 13 ladies who love each other like family.
“Many coaches dream of having what is present at Logan Elm, but rarely does it happen. These five will truly add such a true blessing to the world.”
The Braves’ regular season continues Saturday night at Teays Valley.
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4 F
Fairfield Union 9 14 7 12 42
Logan Elm 11 14 15 18 58
Unioto holds on to top spot in SVC
WILLIAMSPORT — Westfall made a game of it in the third but Unioto closed down the Mustangs in the fourth to grab a 61-44 win in a battle of the top teams in the SVC standings.
The Shermans (13-5, 9-1) held a 33-19 lead at halftime.
Westfall (13-6, 8-3) fought back in the third as the Mustangs put up 19 points. Brody Clark hit a three at the buzzer to close to 44-38.
The Shermans started the fourth outscoring their hosts 11-2 and held Westfall to six points in the final period.
Bryan Craig led the Mustangs with 12 points and four assists while Clark and Henry Barnes each had nine.
Unioto had four players reach double figures. Ashton Crace led the Shermans with 17 points, KB Perkins had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Blake Hoops had 12 and Blake Fitch had 11.
The Mustangs are back in action Saturday night hosting Piketon.
Unioto 61, Westfall 44
Unioto — KB Perkins 4-7-15, Blake Fitch 5-1-11, Newton Hoops 2-0-5, Blake Hoops 4-3-12, Caden Cutright 0-1-1, Ashton Crace 7-1-17. Three-point goals — N Hoops, B Hoops, Crace (2). Total — 22-13-61.
Westfall — Brody Clark 4-0-9, Bryan Craig 6-0-12, Brenden Tuttle 0-1-1, Brydan Gall 2-1-7, Henry Barnes 4-1-9, Jeremiah Layton 3-0-6. Three-point goals — Clark, Gall (2). Total — 19-3-44.
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4 F
Unioto 12 21 11 17 61
Westfall 9 10 19 6 44
Circleville clinches share of league title
BALTIMORE — Circleville clinched no worse than a share of the Mid-State League Buckeye Division title Tuesday night with a 38-21 win over Liberty Union.
Senior Faith Yancey led the Tigers with 15 points and Maddie Blakeman added 11. Gabby McConnell had seven and Ally Thornsley had five.
A low-scoring first half had the Tigers leading 15-5.
CHS (19-0, 12-0) had an 8-7 advantage in the third and then closed strong with a 15-9 fourth quarter to wrap up the win.
Circleville’s next two opponents are the next two teams in the MSL standings with Bloom-Carroll (16-4, 10-2) on the schedule for Saturday and a trip to Teays Valley (13-9, 9-2) on for Monday.
