By: Adam Freeman
The Tucker County Boys Basketball team had a big week that included a regional opponent in Pendleton County, longtime rival Elkins and a new addition to the prestigious 1,000 Points Club. Heading into the matchup on Wednesday, January 15th against Pendleton County, senior guard Trevan Bonner was just 14 points shy of 1,000 for his career. Fans did not have to wait long as Bonner hit an and one layup late in the first quarter that put him at 999 points. Bonner would sink the and one free throw, and he would have his 1,000 points. Tucker dominated the first quarter 22-6 over Pendleton. The Wildcats would make a run in the second quarter, but Tucker would hold a 20-point margin, 41-21 at the break. Tucker would hold Pendleton to single digits in the third while scoring 25 of their own to take the advantage, 66-30, into the fourth. Tucker would take the win with the eventual final 73-40.
Bonner 28 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast, FT 3-4; Wilfong 11 pts, 22 reb, 11 ast, FT 3-7; Mitchell 10 pts, 2 stl; Lambert 8 pts, 6 reb; Arnold 8 pts, 3 reb, 3 stl, FT 2-2; Marks 7 pts, 3 reb; Dearborn 1 pt, 1 reb, FT 1-2
3 Point Goals 6-23: Bonner (3) Mitchell (2) Marks (1)
Tucker would then travel the 25 miles South to play a historic rival in the Elkins Tigers. The contest through one quarter was by a narrow margin with Tucker holding the lead 14-10. The second quarter would prove to be where the separation was made, as Tucker would go on a 26-2 run and take a 40-12 lead into halftime. Elkins would regain some offensive momentum in the third quarter, but Tucker’s lead was still at 22 points going into the final quarter. The Mt. Lions would take home the inevitable win over Elkins with a final score of 70-36.
Bonner 25 pts, 7 reb, FT 2-6; Marks 12 pts, FT 2-6; Mitchell 12 pts, 5 reb; Wilfong 8 pts, 9 reb, FT 1-4;
Dearborn 8 pts, 1 reb; Arnold 4 pts, 2 reb, FT 2-2; Lambert 1 pt, 2 reb, FT 1-2
3 Point Goals 8-15: Dearborn (2) Marks (2) Mitchell (2) Bonner (1) Wilfong (1)
Tucker will return home on Tuesday, January 21st to play Grafton, tipoff is set for 6pm. They will then travel to Magnolia High School on Friday, January 24th, tipoff at 7:45pm, and Saturday January 25th also at Magnolia High School to take on Williamstown at 2:45pm.