WARRIORS WIN ANOTHER CLOSE ONE

Photo Credit: Edgewood Athletics

East Ashtabula, OH- In a game filled with suspense and dramatic moments, the Edgewood Warriors emerged victorious against the Harvey Red Raiders with a final score of 83-81. The Warriors showcased their prowess from beyond the arc, sinking 10 three-pointers that proved crucial in securing the win.

Quarter Scores:

• 1st Quarter: Edgewood Warriors 19, Harvey Red Raiders 17
• 2nd Quarter: Edgewood Warriors 18, Harvey Red Raiders 21
• 3rd Quarter: Edgewood Warriors 26, Harvey Red Raiders 21
• 4th Quarter: Edgewood Warriors 20, Harvey Red Raiders 22
• Total: Edgewood Warriors 83, Harvey Red Raiders 81

Top Scorers:

Edgewood Warriors:

• Jacob Ernst: 24 points
• Mason Thorr: 20 points
• Logan Kray: 16 points
• Brady Andrejack: 12 points
• Peyton Williams: 9 points
• Zach Carlton-Hull: 2 points

Harvey Red Raiders:

• Armani Hall: 20 points
• Chase Goines: 19 points
• Davon Badley: 11 points
• Mason Haffa: 10 points
• Neeman Booker: 9 points
• Braylon Johnson: 8 points
• Deonte Ware: 4 points

The Warriors showcased their sharpshooting prowess from beyond the arc, sinking an impressive 10 three-pointers. Brady Andrejack led the charge with 4 three-pointers, while Peyton Williams and Logan Kray each contributed 3.

The game reached its climax with a tied score of 81-81 and under 2 seconds left on the clock. Armani Hall of the Harvey Red Raiders hit a three-pointer to level the playing field. In a heart-stopping moment, Edgewood’s Logan Kray executed a full-court pass to Jacob Ernst, who was fouled attempting the game-winning layup. Ernst coolly sank both free throws, giving the Warriors the lead. With no timeouts left for Harvey, they attempted a full-court shot that ultimately missed.

The victory adds to a series of thrilling encounters for the Edgewood Warriors this season, with several games either going into overtime or concluding with last-second shots. Notable victories include last-second wins over Lakeside and Jefferson, as well as heartbreaking losses to Perry and Geneva.

The Edgewood Warriors, with a record of 10-3, will face the Geneva Eagles (11-2) in an eagerly anticipated rematch on 1/23/24. This rematch follows a triple-overtime clash on 12/16/23, where Edgewood fell short with a 70-68 loss. On the other hand, the Harvey Red Raiders (6-8) will host the Conneaut Spartans (3-9) on 1/23/24. The Red Raiders previously triumphed over Conneaut with a convincing 90-57 win on 12/16/23. The stage is set for another exciting chapter in the Warriors’ and Red Raiders’ respective seasons.