Circleville 55, Liberty Union 39
CIRCLEVILLE — Three Tigers reached double-figure scoring in a 55-39 win over visiting Liberty Union Saturday night.
“I thought our guys competed hard tonight consistently which has been a focus,” Circleville coach Evan Callihan said. “Through the ups and downs that basketball can bring we have talked with our guys about how consistent effort, grit and toughness can help us push through those moments. We had a tough loss earlier in the week and I’m proud of how our guys bounced back and responded tonight.”
Riley Jenkins connected on four shots from behind the three-point arc as part of a game-high 16-point effort.
Ed Kirk and Kole Nungester each added 14 as seven Tigers contributed points.
“Kole Nungester did a great job of dictating the pace of the game for us at the point,” Callihan said. “He was able to get to the basket when he needed and dished out 9 assists which was huge for us.
“Riley Jenkins hit some big shots for us and his confidence will continue to grow and Ed Kirk did a great job finishing around the basket for us tonight.”
The Tigers (1-1) won every quarter and held the Lions to six points in the second as they took a 31-20 lead at halftime.
Circleville 55, Liberty Union 55
Liberty Union — Cam Wood 0-2-2, Eli Kocher 1-0-3, Noah Shoa 5-1-13, Tanner Rose 4-0-10, Luke Williams 5-1-11. Three-point goals — Kocher, Shoa (2), Rose (2). Total — 15-4-39.
Circleville — Kole Nungester 6-2-14, Drew Thornsley 2-0-4, Jack Kline 1-0-3, Blain Fowler 1-0-2, Riley Jenkins 6-0-16, Ed Kirk 7-0-14, Auri Travis 1-0-2. Three-point goals — Kline, Jenkins (4). Total — 24-2-55.
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4 F
Liberty Union 14 6 10 9 39
Circleville 18 13 13 11 55
Amanda-Clearcreek 62, New Lexington 32
AMANDA — Up 10 at halftime, Amanda-Clearcreek broke open their game against New Lexington in the third to roll to a 62-32 win Saturday night.
The Aces outscored their guests 21-6 coming out after halftime to take a 45-20 lead into the fourth quarter.
Nine Aces scored in the contest led by Kaylie Wilson with a 13 points and Hayden Plank added 11.
Amanda-Clearcreek 62, New Lexington 32
New Lexington — M McCoy 2-4-8, C Dick 6-2-16, G Newlon 1-0-3, C Dupler 2-1-5. Three-point goals — Dick (2), Newlon. Total — 11-7-32.
Amanda-Clearcreek — Hayden Plank 3-4-11, Cate Buckley 1-2-4, Makenna Singleton 1-0-2, Allie Leist 2-0-5, Gavyn Sowers 3-1-9, Taylor Evans 2-4-8, Payton Singleton 1-0-2, Kaylie Wilson 5-0-13, Abbie Leist 4-0-8. Three-point goals — Plank, Allie Leist, Sowers (2), Wilson (2). Total — 22-11-62.
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4 F
New Lexington 7 7 6 12 32
Am-Clearcreek 15 9 21 17 62
Washington CH (boys) 62, Amanda-Clearcreek 43
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — Jeston Everhart had 22 points and Javon Baker 14 as Washington handed Amanda-Clearcreek its first loss of the young season Saturday night.
Noah Haithcock pulled down a dozen rebounds to go with 11 points for the Blue Lions.
The Aces (2-1) have a matchup at Sheridan Tuesday.
Amanda-Clearcreek (boys) 52, Athens 50 (Friday)
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4 F
Athens 9 11 13 17 50
Am-Clearcreek 10 16 12 14 52
Hamilton Township (boys) 79, Teays Valley 60
OBETZ — Eight Vikings scored in their opener but it wasn’t enough for Teays Valley to overcome host Hamilton Township Friday night.
Brody Fields led the Vikings with 23 points while Kaden Purdon had 13.
The Rangers were able to build a 23-14 lead after the first quarter and led 43-26 at the half.
Jovon McBride put up 34 points for the Rangers, Lucas King had 18 and Kadan Ahr added 10.
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4 F
Teays Valley 14 12 10 24 60
Hamilton Twp 23 20 23 16 79
Adena 45, Westfall 40 (Wednesday)
FRANKFORT — Adena had a big first half to take down visiting Westfall 45-40 Wednesday night.
The Warriors led 17-9 after the first period and were up 29-15 at the half.
Westfall closed the gap in the second half and had a chance at the end but wasn’t able to catch its host.
“We really locked in on defense in the second half holding them to 16 points,” Westfall coach Joseph Patete said. “We had several opportunities in the last minute of the game to tie or take the lead and we just couldn’t capitalize on those opportunities.
“Overall, I was very pleased with the effort and grit we played with.”
Adrian Moehl led the Mustangs with 14 points and 10 rebounds while blocking a shot, making four steals and handing out three assists.
Makenzie Cook put in 11 points with five steals, five rebounds and three assists.
Aubrey Clark scored 11 while grabbing seven rebounds.
Bella Patete had three rebounds to go with four points and Marianna Packer had four assists and three rebounds.
Marly Halcomb had a game-high 22 to lead Adena.
Adena 45, Westfall 50
Westfall — Aubrey Clark, 5-1-11. Mackenie Cook 4-1-11, Isabella Patete 2-0-4, Adrian Moehl 6-1-14. Three-point goals — Cook (2), Moehl. Total — 17-3-40.
Adena — Marly Halcomb 8-4-22, Ava Ferrell 2-1-6, Jacey Smith 0-3-3. Kamryn Sowers 3-0-6, Corinne Day 3-1-8. Three-point goals — Halcomb (2), Ferrell, Day. Total — 16-9-45.
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4 F
Westfall 9 6 13 12 40
Adena 17 12 7 9 45