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Bulldogs roll past Forest

The Tidioute Bulldogs just keep getting better and better. Jared Veasey scored 28 points, pulled down seven rebounds and dished out seven assists as the Bulldogs led from start to finish in a 77-57 victory over Forest Area. “Everything was clicking,” said Tidioute coach Terry Cotterman. Veasey got it going early, as Tidioute outscored Forest 21-13 in the opening eight minutes. Once the defense collapsed on Veasey, he was able to find open shooters on the perimeter, and the Bulldogs knocked down their looks. “We talked about trying to get the ball inside early,” ...

Lady Bulldogs fall to Forest

Tidioute’s girls had a full week away from basketball before returning to action Monday against visiting Forest. The time away showed as Forest grabbed an early lead it would never relinquish in a 56-24 win. “The ladies were ice cold from the field and couldn’t control the Forest forwards inside,” Tidioute coach Chrity Valentine said. “Forest took off and we couldn’t catch them.” Forest raced out to a 21-5 lead in the first quarter and held a 31-5 advantage at the midpoint of the game. The Bulldogs had trouble matching up with Forest’s size in the paint. “Size ...

Tidioute bests Venango Catholic

Jared Veasey scored 19 points and pulled down nine rebounds as Tidioute put together a complete performance in a 64-42 win over Venango Catholic on Monday. “This is probably the best one we’ve had all year,” said Tidioute coach Terry Cotterman of his team’s effort. The Bulldogs led by 12 at halftime and outscored VC 23-12 in the fourth quarter. Offensively, TCCS executed its offense just the way they wanted to. Julian Gillenwater had 14 points and Patrick Shields 11. “We were patient with the ball on offense,” Cotterman said. “They ran the offense well. We ...

Strong finish nets Tidioute win over Calvary, 45-40

MEADVILLE – Back at full strength, the Tidioute Lady Bulldogs earned a 45-40 win over Calvary Baptist on Monday. Nakiesha Krouse scored 18 points and Sunny Henderson 13 for the winners, who outscored Calvary 19-11 in the fourth quarter. “Back at full strength with all seven girls,” said Tidioute coach Christy Valentine. “Going in at halftime we were tied 16-16. Both teams were playing a box and 1. Calvary on Krouse and us on Tapper. The girls need to step it up with Krouse being covered and in foul trouble. Calvary pulled ahead during the third quarter and then we went full ...

Bulldogs power their way to victory

MEADVILLE – Julian Gillenwater scored a season-high 20 points, leading Tidioute Charter to a 59-46 road win over Calvary Baptist on Monday. “He’s our point guard and he ran the offense real well,” said Tidioute coach Terry Cotterman. “The guys were getting the ball back to him and he was knocking down open shots.” It was a game that Tidioute led by just three, 43-40, going in the fourth quarter, but a strong finish led to a comfortable margin of victory. “We made foul shots and ran the offense as well as we’ve ran it all year,” noted Cotterman. The Bulldogs also ...

Tidioute drops a pair to Commodore Perry

An 11-2 third quarter run lifted Commodore Perry to a 43-40 win over Tidioute on Friday. The Bulldogs rallied in the fourth quarter and had a chance late to tie the game, but it went for naught. “We had some good looks in the third quarter, they just wouldn’t fall,” said Tidioute coach Terry Cotterman. “We kind of rushed things a little bit in the third, but we settled down and made some adjustments. Jared Veasey, returning from a minor injury sustained early in the Youngsville game, led the way for the Bulldogs with 14 points and eight rebounds. “It was nice to get him ...