WCMS 8th slips by ATMS
The Warren County Middle School’s eighth grade boys basketball team ended its season with a 12-2 record Thursday night at home with a 45-42 overtime win against Avery Trace.
The players and their parents were recognized for all their hard work and effort before the game. Each player was praised for their dedication and contributions in making this year a successful season.
The Pioneers got things off to a quick start and quickly built a three point lead by the end of the opening period. Warren County aggressive defense continued into the second period and Avery Trace turned the ball over several times which helped the Pioneers hit for 11 points in the period and hold a 23-17 lead a the break.
In the third period Warren County’s 1-3-1 defense kept Avery Trace at bay but with two minutes left in the quarter Avery Trace added four points to out score Warren County 9-7 in the period, but the Pioneers still held a 30-26 lead.
In the fourth, Chris Weitzel and Justin Bouldin worked the boards for Warren County but Avery Trace came bouncing back late in the period hitting for 11 points to tie the game and send it into overtime. In overtime Josh Moore hit for four of the Pioneers eight points in the period. Caleb Deloach hit a 3-pointer to keep the fans on the edge of their seats for Avery Trace. But in the final minutes Warren County kept control of the ball to take the three point overtime win.
For the Pioneers, Weitzel led with 14 points and nine rebounds. Moore hit for 12 points, Bouldin had 10, Donta Weir added four, Kyle Mullican and Lane McCoy had two points each and Casey Talbert had one point. Deloach led Avery Trace with 18 points on the night.
“Our defense has done a good job all year,” said head coach Monica Moore. ” I am very proud of these guys for all they have accomplished this year. They never quit and gave it 100 percent every night.”
The Pioneers will play in the James C Haile State Tournament Jan 27 at 5:45 p.m. at Middle Tennessee Christian against Hermitage.