SPRINGFIELD SURVIVES SCARE FROM BLUE JAYS

NORTH JACKSON OH- The last time Springfield played Jackson Milton, it was a smooth 19 point victory for the Tigers. But Friday night in the Blue Jays nest on homecoming night, it was a much different story. The Tigers had to fight and claw their way to a 56-50 victory over Jackson Milton.

It eas a slow start for Springfield, they found themselves down 13-4 in the first quarter, and trailed 13-6 at the end of the frame. As the game went on the Tigers slowly but surely chipped away at the Blue Jays lead. They trailed 26-22 at half, and finally got their first lead of the game in the third quarter, ending it with a 39-38 lead.

Adam Wharry led the Tigers with an impressive 24 points. Alex Rothwell was in double figures finishing with 11.  R.J Smith contributed 10 points to the Tigers cause.

The Blue Jays also had three players in double figures. They were led by Andrew Bouch who scored 16 points. Frank Prozy, and Gavin Sahli each totaled 10.