PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The Morgantown boys’ basketball team continued a brutal stretch, playing its 11th game in 23 games — four games this week — but was able to crush conference rival Parkersburg South 62-44 on Sunday.
“I am proud of our guys for gutting out a tough game,” head coach Dave Tallman said. “That was a good win for us in a tough environment where their students came to create a great atmosphere. We have some tired legs for sure, but I thought Stevie Sutherland did a great job with this scout and we took them out of what they wanted to do.”
The Mohigans (9-1) were led by Alec Poland, who scored 22 points, while Xavier Pryor and Brooks Gage each added 11. Cyrus Traugh (15) and Jake Hogsett (10) scored in double figures for South.
MHS will host John Marshall at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Trinity 57, Moorefield 53
After a 10-day layoff due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Warriors (4-2) got back on track with a hard-fought win against the Yellow Jackets.
“We had some mental mistakes due to the layoff, but overall, I am pleased with our performance and our intensity during the game given the situation.” head coach Rick Hill said. “We had a bit more balanced scoring with three players in double figures and getting some quality minutes from our bench players, which is key to our success as a team.”
Gavin Jackson (18), James Garbart (15) and James Bourne (12) were the double-digit scorers for Trinity.
The Warriors will play at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Notre Dame.
Girls’ basketball
Preston 65, Lewis County 45
Behind 16 points each from Michelle Thomas and Carsynn Sines, the Knights came away with a 20-point win over the Lady Minutemen.
“Total team win. The bench stepped up and played a great game and gave great minutes,” head coach Brian Miller said.
Tied at 29-29 early in the third quarter, PHS went on a 26-6 run to blow the game open. Breanna Sphar also scored in double figures with 11 points.
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