COWBOYS RIDE INTO THIRD STRAIGHT DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio –

The playoff atmosphere was in full effect on the west side of Youngstown as the Chaney Cowboys(11-6) looked to make it to their third straight district final.

Both teams started off hot, putting the score tied at 7 all with half a quarter to play. The Cowboys proceeded to go on a 26-0 run to blow the game wide open.

Chaney continued their scoring onslaught and defensive pressure through the end of the first half and into the start of the second.

West Branch (18-7) wouldn’t go easily into the night however, putting together a strong defensive effort in the third quarter led by their stout defense in the post. Big men Andrew Coffee and Josh Gregory came out of the half with an attitude, poised to protect the rim.

Despite their efforts, Chaney’s big run proved to be too much. Each time the Warriors would gain momentum, the Cowboys would steal it right back with a run of their own. The Cowboys earned their spot in their third straight disctict final, winning big, 73-41.

LEADING SCORERS:

Chaney

Sharrod Taylor – 18 points

Quincy Jones – 16 points

Clive Wilson – 10 points

West Branch

Dru DeShields – 18 points

Jaxon Hendershott – 10 points

UP NEXT:

Chaney – The stage is set for a 2019 district finalrematch, as Chaney will travel South to take on the Poland Bulldogs (16-3). That 2019 matchup ended in favor of the Bulldogs in overtime, 69-57.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson