CORRY - Warren's boys basketball team exploded for 32 points in the third quarter on its way to a 73-46 Region 7 win over Corry on Tuesday at Corry High School.
The Dragons (9-3 overall and 4-2 in region) were ice cold from the floor in the first half, but came out on fire in the third quarter as they turned a one-point halftime lead into a 26-point advantage.
"That 32-7 third quarter was the difference tonight," said Warren coach Jeff Berdine. "We struggled early with our patience and we couldn't get a bucket."
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Warren's Hank Morrison uses a finger roll to put a ball past a Corry defender during their Region 7 basketball game Tuesday at Corry High School. Morrison finished with 17 points as the Dragons took down the Beavers 73-46.
Corry scored the first five points of the contest before Warren battled back to pull within one at 7-6. Corry looked like it might start to pull away, but Matt Sandberg and Preston McMeans hit 3-pointers on consecutive possessions for the Dragons to keep it close. Corry held a slim 17-16 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Corry grabbed the momentum early in the second quarter, building a 26-20 lead. Hank Morrison then ripped off seven straight points, his only points of the half, as Warren closed out the half on a 9-2 run to take a 29-28 lead into halftime.
The Dragons picked up right where they left off in the third quarter, this time it was Mark Davis scoring six straight points. Warren was able to create turnovers and push the tempo. Sandberg's second 3-pointer of the game put the Dragons up 46-33 and forced Corry to call a timeout. A technical foul was assessed to Corry during the timeout, Kory Thomas converted both free throws and the Dragons scored on the ensuing possession, essentially putting the game out of reach.
"Mark's six points to start the third quarter allowed us to increase the pressure (defensively) and his defense really changed the way (Corry) was playing," Berdine said. "Thomas hustled and scrapped at the top of our press and got us excited about playing defense."
Morrison and McMeans both finished with 17 points for Warren, with Morrison adding six steals. Davis had a double-double with 10 points and 10 blocks - 10 blocks in a game for the second time this season. Sandberg had 12 markers and five assists and Austin Jerman added seven points and eight assists.
Warren will look to pick up its second straight Region 7 win when it hosts East on Thursday.
Colin Fantaskey and Jacoby Passmore each scored 14 points to lead Warren to a 56-50 junior varsity victory. Andrew Hammersley also finished in double digits with 10 points.
WARREN (73): Hank Morrison 8 1-1 17, Preston McMeans 8 0-2 17, Matt Sandberg 5 0-0 12, Mark Davis 5 0-0 10, Kory Thomas 3 2-2 9, Austin Jerman 3 1-2 7, Ryan Gustafson 0 1-2 1, Grayson Foley 0 0-0 0, Colin Fantaskey 0 0-0 0, Andrew Hammersley 0 0-0 0, Jack Daley 0 0-0 0, Totals 32 5-9 73.
CORRY (46): Burrows 6 2-4 14, Rougeau 4 2-2 10, Taydus 3 0-0 9, Cragg 1 1-2 4, Volz 2 0-0 4, Wood 1 0-0 3, Gustafson 1 0-0 2, Schrecengost 0 0-0 0, Nollinger 0 0-0 0, Crotty 0 0-0 0, Totals 18 5-8 46.
Warren 16 13 32 12-73
Corry 17 11 7 11-46
3-pointers: W-Sandberg 2, Thomas, McMeans. C-Taydus 3, Cragg.
Junior varsity game
WARREN (56): Colin Fantaskey 4 6-6 14, Jacoby Passmore 5 4-6 14, Andrew Hammersley 3 4-6 10, Tanner Stanz 1 6-8 8, Ryan Gustafson 3 0-1 7, Grayson Foley 1 1-1 3, Austin Schwanke 0 0-2 0, Derek Hanlin 0 0-0 0, Andrew Stanton 0 0-0 0, Totals 17 21-30 56.
CORRY (50): Eck 4 0-0 10, Schrecengost 1 8-8 10, Haenel 2 5-6 9, Wood 4 0-0 8, Shopene 2 1-2 5, Dennis 0 3-4 3, Patten 1 1-2 3, Combs 1 0-0 2, Volz 0 0-0 0, Sabat 0 0-0 0, Totals 15 18-22 50.
Warren 13 8 21 14-56
Corry 10 9 6 25-50
3-pointers: W-Gustafson. C-Eck 2.
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Sheffield 61, TCCS 10
Sheffield and Tidioute renewed an old Tri-County Athletic Conference (TCAC) rivalry Tuesday at Tidioute Community Charter.
The Bulldogs probably would've been alright leaving this matchup in the past.
Sheffield scored early and often and used a stifling zone defense to defeat TCCS, 61-10, at TCCS.
The Wolverines (9-5) had an extremely well-balanced attack with four players finishing in double figures. Kalil Slaughter led the attack, using five offensive rebounds to build a 14-point night. Nick Bonavita, Josh Anderson and George Fitch also reached double figures by scoring 10 points apiece.
Fitch recorded a double-double, adding a game-high 12 rebounds and three blocks. Brendan Winslow had four assists and five steals and Ike Nearing and Bonavita also chipped in five steals.
Tidioute got six points, including a pair of 3-pointers from Brian Faulkner, three points from Calvin Marsh and one from Kendrick Morrison.
Sheffield also dominated the junior varsity game, 84-4. Kwante Johnson scored 15 points and Dylan McNeal and Luke McCracken added 14 points each in the win. Jordan Yeager and Pat Thompson scored two points each for TCCS.
TCCS (0-6) is off until Thursday, January 26, when it hosts Community Country Day. Sheffield will visit DuBois Central Catholic on Friday.
SHEFFIELD (61): Ike Nearing 3 0-0 7, Brendan Winslow 2 0-0 4, Kalil Slaughter 7 0-0 14, Dylan McNeal 1 0-3 0, Nick Bonavita 5 0-0 10, Josh Anderson 5 0-0 10, George Fitch 5 0-0 10, Tyler Fitzgerald 2 0-0 4, Brandon Kipp 0 0-0 0, Totals: 30 0-3 61
TCCS (10): Brian Faulkner 2 0-2 6, Chance Klos 0 0-0 0, Kendrick Morrison 0 1-4 1, Jordan Yeager 0 0-0 0, Alex Marsh 0 0-0 0, Pat Thompson 0 0-0 0, Calvin Marsh 1 1-1 3, Pat Haney 0 0-3 0, Austyn Marsh 0 0-0 0, Brian Bonner 0 0-0 0, Todd Breeden 0 0-0 0, Cody Mohrey 0 0-0 0, Totals: 3 2-10 10
Sheffield 19 8 20 14 - 61
TCCS 6 0 3 1 - 10
3-pointers: S- Nearing; T- Faulkner 2
Junior varsity game
SHEFFIELD (84):Nic Confer 3 1-1 7, Luke McCracken 7 0-0 14, Kwante Johnson 6 0-0 15, Noah Heeter 1 1-4 3, Dylan McNeal 6 2-2 14, Brandon Kipp 5 0-0 10, Travis Peterson 6 0-0 12, Tyler Fitzgerald 3 0-0 6, Dylan Reynolds 1 0-0 3, Totals: 39 4-7 84
TCCS (4): Brian Bonner 0 0-0 0, Lukas Divido 0 0-0 0, Pat Thompson 1 0-0 2, Todd Breeden 0 0-0 0, Chance Klos 0 0-0 0, Jordan Yeager 1 0-0 2, Cody Mohrey 0 0-0 0, Alex Marsh 0 0-0 0, Austyn Marsh 0 0-0 0, Totals: 2 0-0 4
Sheffield 23 23 19 19 - 84
TCCS 2 2 0 0 - 4
3-pointers: S- Johnson 3; T- None
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Maplewood 60, Youngsville 37
GUYS MILLS - Youngsville's search for its first victory will have to continue.
The Eagles struggled to find their offensive flow early, scoring just nine points during a 60-37 loss at the hands of Maplewood.
The Tigers' stifling defense limited the Eagles to just 14 points over the first three quarters of the game before the Eagles exploded for 23 points in the final period.
"We couldn't hit the shots in the first half," said Youngsville coach Ray Niedrick. "We sped the game up a little bit (in the second half). We turned on the burners and did a little more running than we usually do.
Broc Horn had nine of his 11 points in a 23-12 Youngsville fourth quarter. He added seven rebounds in the game. James Frazier contributed eight points, Coll Dininny had seven and Tom Chapman finished with four points.
The Eagles were defeated, 51-15, in the junior varsity game. Trevor Flinn scored nine points to lead the Eagles.
The Eagles are back in action Friday, hosting Saegertown.
YOUNGSVILLE (37): Broc Horn 5 0-0 11, Tom Chapman 1 2-4 4, Rocco Gatta 1 0-0 2, Coll Dininny 3 1-4 7, James Frazier 2 3-3 8, Dan McLaughlin 1 1-2 3, Colin Lehnen 0 2-2 2, Corey Jones 0 0-0 0, Nick Barrett 0 0-0 0, Totals: 13 9-15 37
MAPLEWOOD (60): Davis 5 0-0 11, Kramer 8 1-1 20, Lewis 0 0-2 0, Maloney 1 0-0 2, Battin 2 2-6 6, Bakus 0 1-3 1, Dahl 4 0-0 10, Hayes 2 0-0 4, Douglas 1 0-2 2, Turner 2 0-0 4, Reagle 0 0-2 0, Totals: 25 4-16 60
Youngsville 7 2 5 23 - 37
Maplewood 15 19 14 12 - 60
3-pointers: Y- Horn, Frazier; M- Kramer 3, Dahl 2, Davis
Junior varsity game
YOUNGSVILLE (15): Trevor Flinn 3 0-0 9, Levi Ecelburger 0 2-9 2, Josh Taydus 0 1-4 1, Colin Lehnen 0 1-2 1, Cory Jones 1 0-0 2. Totals 4 4-15 15.
MAPLEWOOD (57): Robinson 3 0-0 6, Barker 1 0-0 2, Malone 4 1-2 12, Kohnen 1 0-0 2, Smudski 1 3-6 5, Bakus 9 2-2 20, Reagle 2 0-0 4, Klingensmith 2 0-0 4, Smith 1 0-0 2. Totals 24 6-10 57.
Youngsville 2 5 2 6 - 15
Maplewood 12 18 17 10 - 57
3-pointers: Y-Flinn 3; M-Malone 3.
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Erie First 66, WCCS 28
Warren County Christian School's boys basketball team fell to 1-6 overall with a 66-28 New Penn Christian Conference loss on Tuesday to visiting Erie First Christian.
The Lions lost by 43 earlier this season and 38 this time around.
"They are very deep, they have lots of people, they play lots of people," said WCCS coach Steve Zwald of second-place Erie First. "Tonight, we played much better, but they're bigger and stronger and shoot better.
"Our goal is the second time around to be better against some of the better teams in the league," he said.
Carson Moore finished with eight points, 13 rebounds and five blocks, and Josh Carpenter led the Lions with 10 points.
ERIE FIRST (66): Hanlin 5 0-0 10, Swonger 5 2-2 13, Kallay 7 4-4 18, Wang 1 0-0 2, Li 3 0-0 6, Hess 1 0-0 2, Chang 3 1-1 7, Tserger 3 0-0 7, Mao 0 1-2 1. Totals 28 8-10 66.
WCCS (28): Andrew Laird 2 0-2 4, Josh Carpenter 4 2-3 10, Carson Moore 3 2-4 8, Josh Wagonseller 1 0-0 2, Jamie Petrush 0 2-5 2, Josiah Poindexter 1 0-0 2, Tommy Jones 0 0-0 0, Daniel Lauffenburger 0 0-0 0, Eric Sorenson 0 0-0 0. Totals 11 6-14 28.
Erie First 21 24 15 6 - 66
WCCS 9 3 7 9 - 28
3-pointers: W-None; E- Swonger, Tserser.
Junior varsity game
ERIE FIRST (59): Cheng 3 0-0 6, Montifieri 4 0-0 8, Euliano 1 0-0 2, Martin 6 1-1 13, Tserger 6 0-0 12, Gernovich 2 0-0 4, Zebach 2 0-0 4, Crossman 1 0-0 2, Montifieri 1 0-0 2, Bricker 3 0-0 6, Brzancho 1 0-2 2, Totals 29 1-3 59.
WCCS (10): Tommy Jones 2 0-2 4, Daniel Lauffenburger 0 0-2 0, Eric Sorenson 1 0-0 2, Josiah Poindexter 2 0-0 4, Totals 5 0-4 10.
Erie First 20 12 15 12 - 59
WCCS 0 6 4 0 -10
3-pointers: None.