JEFFERSON BEATS BENGALS IN OVERTIME THRILLER
Photo Credit: Joclyn Nicholas
Jefferson, OH- In a nail-biting showdown, the Jefferson Falcons soared to victory over the Benedictine Bengals in a thrilling overtime battle, clinching a hard-fought win with a final score of 71-59.
QUARTER SCORES
Jefferson Falcons: 19 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 17 = 71
Benedictine Bengals: 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 10 = 59
Jefferson Falcons Total Points:
- Anthony Covetta: 27
- Joey DeGeorge: 25
- Joel Navarro: 13
- Robbie Pisano: 3
- Dylan Beebe: 2
- Terry Brown: 1
Benedictine Bengals Total Points:
- Kris Smith: 23
- John Horn: 16
- Makell Byrd: 13
- Damone Darmond: 5
- Bryce Meitan: 3
- Noah Whistler: 2
- Matthew Torres: 2
The Falcons’ victory was marked by an incredible display of determination and resilience, with senior Joey DeGeorge delivering a clutch performance when it mattered most. DeGeorge’s last-second three-pointer at the end of regulation sent the game into overtime, igniting the crowd and propelling the Falcons to victory.
Leading the charge for the Falcons were Anthony Covetta and Joey DeGeorge, who combined for an impressive 52 points. Their stellar offensive contributions, coupled with Joel Navarro’s 13 points, proved instrumental in securing the win for the Falcons.
Despite the Bengals’ formidable efforts, led by Kris Smith with 23 points and John Horn with 16 points, they ultimately fell short in overtime. The Falcons’ relentless determination and clutch performances proved to be the deciding factor in this intense playoff matchup.
With this thrilling victory, the Jefferson Falcons advance to the district semifinals of the OHSAA playoffs, where they will face the Lutheran West Longhorns. Riding high on the momentum of their overtime triumph, the Falcons look to continue their postseason success and advance further in the playoffs.
As for the Benedictine Bengals, their season comes to an end with this hard-fought loss in the sectional final.
