ROCKETS SLIP BY AND SURVIVE

LOWELLVILLE OH- Lowellville defeats Lake Center Christian 43-41 in a defensive slugfest that came down to the wire.

Lake Center Christian controlled the first half and led by 10 points at one point and made it hard for the Rockets early.

Lowellville came out strong in the second half, like they’ve done all year, and went blow-for-blow with the Tigers. Vinny Ballone gave the Rockets the lead with 2 seconds to go in the game from midrange and led the team with 17 points. Anthony Lucente also contributed with 12 points and Michael Ballone had 6 points, making 2 threes in the first half.

Warder left it all on the court for Lake Center Christian and led the game with 21 points despite coming up short.

*Contributed By YSN’s Eric Hughes