CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Morgantown High girls’ basketball team defeated South Charleston, 52-38, on Monday.
Kaitlyn Ammons led the Mohigans (1-0) in scoring with 18 points. Sofia Wassick added 10. Morgantown also held South Charleston to shoot just 29.2% from the field.
“Great feeling to be back on the court after a 369 day break,” head coach Jason White said. “After a great start, we ended the first half with a string of turnovers that led to surrendering some easy buckets for South Charleston in transition. Our defense clamped down in the second half allowing just 15 points. Overall after our 14-day pause, I’m very happy with the way the way the girls responded. We combated some conditioning concerns with our depth. “
MHS will play again at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at University.
Doddridge County 55, Clay-Battelle 41
Liv Ammons scored 24 points for the Cee-Bees, but it wasn’t enough for them to overcome an early deficit to Doddridge County.
Clay-Battelle’s slow start proved costly as Doddridge capitalized off the Cee-Bees’ offensive rebounds and poor shooting. C-B didn’t score more than 13 points in each of the four quarters.
C-B will play again at 7 p.m. Wednesday against Linsly.
Boys’ basketball
Morgantown 82, Buckhannon-Upshur 64
The Mohigans played their sixth game in 11 days and had five different players notch double-digit scoring in their 18-point win.
Alec Poland led Morgantown (4-1) in scoring with 25 points. Carson Poffenberger scored 15, Luke Bechtel had 13, Cam Rice netted 11 and Xavier Pryor added 10.
“Our guys came out and played very hard,” head coach Dave Tallman said. “Carson Poffenberger set the tone early and Xavier Pryor found open shooters. Alec Poland was Alec Poland tonight and gave us a big boost.”
MHS will play again at 7:30 p.m. March 23 at University.
University 64, Spring Mills 34
The Hawks used their pressure defense to stifle Spring Mills — forcing 25 turnovers.
Ryan Niceler led all scorers with 16 points. Blake Barkley had 14 points and 13 rebounds and Garrison Kisner added 13 points.
UHS (3-0) will play again at 7:30 p.m. Thursday against Wheeling Park.
Clay-Battelle 75, Hundred 28
The Cee-Bees jumped out to 20-2 lead in the first quarter and never looked back.
Chase Ammons and Michael Payton each led Clay-Battelle (4-1) in scoring with 12 points.
“Tonight, we were able to play a lot of our younger players and everyone contributed,” head coach Josh Kisner said.
C-B will play again at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Linsly.
JV boys’ basketball
Morgantown 87, Buckhannon Upshur 53: Brody Davis scored 32 points and Cam Danser added 14 for the Mohigans (4-0).
Freshman boys’ basketball
Morgantown 51, Wheeling Park 34: Bobby Powell scored 19 points and Jacob King added 17 for the Mohigans (4-1).
Middle school boys’ basketball
Central Preston 54 West Preston 24: Jared Haskiell scored 19 points to lead the Wildcats (5-0) while Chayce Adams added 17. Aaron White led the Panthers with 18 points.
Middle school girls’ basketball
Mountaineer (8s) 40, Suncrest 26: Julia Maisel scored 20 points for Mountaineer. Sadaya Pryor scored 12 for Suncrest.
Mountaineer (7s) 27 Suncrest 25: Riley Braham scored nine points for Mountaineer. Leyton Balderson scored 10 for Suncrest.
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