STRUTHERS STAYS STRONG IN MARATHON THRILLER

STRUTHERS OH- Struthers has not gone underrated this season without their fare share of close calls, and tough games. However, their district championship game on Saturday against Chardon undoubtedly gave them their biggest challenge. Struthers outran Chardon in a double overtime marathon 116-108.

Struthers trailed by double digits in the first half, and once again had to overcome a shaky start. This is no stranger for the Wildcats though, as they made the proper adjustments and were eventually able to take a lead in the second half. Chardon would force the game in to overtime. In the overtime period just when it looked like the Wildcats were going to wrap it up, Chardon’s Josh Bruce buried a three to send the game into a double overtime. Struthers was finally able to make the clock strike midnight on Chardon’s Cinderella story winning in double overtime.

Struthers was led by Brandon Washington who masterfully put up 36 points. Aiden Slocum also had a strong night with 31 points. Trey Metzka notched 16 points for the Cats, and Luke Barker rounded out the double figure scorers with 14.

Struthers remains undefeated and will now advance to the Division II regional semifinals against St Vincent St Mary. That game will be held at Barberton High School on Thursday at 5:30.