ANOTHER WILD RIVALRY MATCHUP GOES TO TIGERS

NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio- The Springfield Tigers played host to rival South Range in front of an electric crowd at Leigh Klingensmith Court on Tuesday night in what turned out to be an all-time classic.

Though the Tigers led for almost the entirety of regulation, South Range stayed close. The Raiders only let the Tigers lead blossom to nine points, which allowed them to stay within striking distance. South Range was led by Ayden Leon, who led all scorers with 21 points, before eventually fouling out.

The Raiders took their first lead since they were up 5-4 with just under one minute remaining in the fourth quarter, but Springfield answered. After a near-miss by Beau Brungard from just inside half court at the end of regulation, the game headed to overtime.

The Tigers struggled themselves with committing fouls, as seniors Alex Rothwell and Jake Joyce fouled out in the fourth quarter and first overtime session respectively.

Adam Wharry guided the Tigers through extra time, playing all 44 minutes in the contest. He led the Tigers with 19 points. Beau Brungard added in nine points of his own.

Springfield’s four seniors (Brungard, Joyce, Rothwell, Wharry) combined for 56 of Springfield’s 67 points.

UP NEXT

Springfield: After a nail-biting victory, the Tigers (5-0) will play host to the winless Hubbard Eagles on Thursday night.

South Range: After a tough loss, the Raiders (1-8) will travel to Poland for a crucial NE8 tilt with the Bulldogs.

*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Romo

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