TIGERS CLOSE OUT MINERAL RIDGE

MINERAL RIDGE OH- The Springfield Tigers had to use a big defensive 4th quarter effort to defeat the Mineral Ridge Rams 66-53 in Tuesday night hoops action.

The Tigers took a 16-7 advantage in the final period to pull away from  the Rams.

Springfield, 11-3, was paced by Alex Rothwell with 16 points and Adam Wharry and RJ Smith each added 15 points.

The Rams fell to 6-9  had Jalen Royal-Eiland scored 15 points. Next up for Springfield  is a HUGH contest at home with McDonald this Friday night. Mineral Ridge hosts Hubbard on Wednesday night.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger