JFK RUNS OUT OF STEAM IN REGIONAL FINAL

AKRON OH- Warren JFK came in to Friday night’s game against Richmond Heights as the underdog in a lot of people’s eyes. The Eagles however, did not listen to that noise. They put up a very valiant effort but eventually fell to the Spartans 67-50.

The Eagles started the game strong, leading after one quarter of play 15-14. In the first minutes of the second, JFK pushed their lead to 18-15, before the Spartans went on a 7-2 run to lead 23-20. Richmond Heights would push that lead to 32-24 in the last 2 minutes of the half.

JFK kept the Spartans in striking distance through the third quarter. Cam Hollobaugh hit a three at the buzzer to end the third quarter to make it 49-41 at that point.  In the final frame Cam completed a three point play to make it a 54-48 Richmond Heights lead. The door was open for the Eagles, but Richmond Heights found a second gear and ended the game on a 13-2 run to win 67-50.

Hollobaugh led the Eagles with 19 points on the night. Gabe Green was also in double figures for JFK with 11.

The Eagles end their impressive season with a record of 13-5.