POLAND TAKES BATTLE OF BULLDOGS

POLAND, OH- Poland, OH- Coming off a big win against Struthers, the Poland Bulldogs faced the Lakeview Bulldogs at the beginning of a three-game homestand. Lakeview would have the lead throughout the game until the final quarter. Lakeview’s Forward Jake Wilms led his team in points with 14 points while Poland’s Guard Andrew Centofanti finished the night with 12 points. Poland wins a close one 49-41.

In the first-quarter Lakeview went up early with Wilms adding 8 points in the quarter. Poland would storm back after Guard Andrew Centofanti added 6 points and Zach Kassem added 3 more to make the game 11-14, Lakeview. In the second quarter, Wilms would get some assistance from his Lakeview teammates to maintain the lead at halftime, 22-21. Poland would keep up with Lakeview after Michael Cougras added 5 points while Zach Kassem added 3 more points before halftime.

Both teams would find success at the 3 point line in the third quarter. The Poland starting 5 would contribute 32 points to this point in the game highlighted by Centofanti’s reaching double digits. Lakeview would keep the lead at the end of the quarter with Forward Brendan Kilpatrick nailing a half-court shot at the buzzer to make the score, 33-34 Lakeview. Poland’s JP Genova would catch fire in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter and Poland would take the lead for the remainder of the game. Genova had 8 points in this quarter alone(9 overall). Lakeview’s Wilms would finish the game with 14 points while Kilpatrick has 12 points.

Poland will host Jefferson on Friday, January 10th. Lakeview will host Hubbard on the same day.