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