By: Adam Freeman
Both Boys and Girls Tucker Valley Basketball teams took on the squads from South Morgantown Middle. The girls’ team played first in what was a tough outing for the Lady Wildcats. South would jump out to a 18-2 lead on Tucker Valley and would not let up in the second period either, taking a 28-6 advantage into halftime. Tucker would continue to struggle to get it going offensively and would finally fall in the contest with a final score of 40-12.
Channell 4 pts, Brown 2 pts, Wimer 2 pts, Lambert 2 pts, Decker 2 pts.
The boys’ matchup was to follow on the day with South taking the advantage early and was out to a 19-9 lead after the first quarter. The Wildcats would continue to claw away before the break but would trail 28-17. South would mount a 20-point third quarter to Tuckers 12 points and push their lead out to 48-29 going into the final period. Tucker would only manage 6 points in the fourth quarter and would fall in the contest with a final score of 67-35.
Wilfong 14 pts, 6 pts, Hyre 5 pts, Boyles 4 pts, Tuttle 3 pts, Freeman 3 pts.
Tucker Valley Boys will play at Philippi on January 28th at 6pm, the girls’ team will travel to Kasson on January 29th at 6pm.