Oakland runs over WC freshmen

Warren County’s boys knew they would have their hands full as the lightning quick freshman Oakland Patriots came calling Thursday night. And, thanks largely to a 28-point second quarter, Oakland outran the Pioneers on its way to a 78-61 win.

Oakland opened up the game with nine quick points while holding Warren County off the board until 5:19 left in the period when Terrin Martin put three points on the board for the Pioneers. Shay Glenn hit for seven points in the quarter but Warren County still trailed at the end of the period 22-15.

In the second period Oakland’s speed helped them take command. Three Patriots combined for 28 points in the quarter as they extended their lead. Warren County tried to counter with the inside presence of Brandon Adcock and Isaac Slatton, but by the end of the half Oakland had built a 50-32 advantage.

In the third period Warren County struggled from the floor as several shots fell short of their mark giving Oakland the defensive rebound and the opportunity to score in transition. Ricky Curtis hit for five of the Pioneers’ 13 points in the period but Oakland still held the lead at 73-45 by the end of the quarter.

With most of their starters on the bench, Oakland struggled with Warren county’s defensive pressure and hit for only five fourth-quarter points. Warren County went into a running offense with Curtis picking up seven more points in the period. Warren County closed the gap over the next three minutes but time expired giving Oakland a convincing win. Warren County was 18-of-28 from the line with Oakland going 11-of-14 from the stripe.

For Warren County, Adcock had 13 points, Curtis hit for 12 and Glenn had 10 points. Warren Swann had six points, Jordan Underhill five, Josh Judkins, Martin, Slatton and Jon Creek had three points each. Ben Dunn had two points and Daniel Verdel added one point.

Leading scorers for Oakland were Jimmy Oden with 16 points and Darian Martin with 22 points.