By Jeff Richards
BOYS BASKETBALL
McConnellsburg 90, Fannett-Metal 31. On Wednesday, January 15th, the Spartans traveled to Fannett-Metal to challenge the Tigers in a conference game. They simply outhustled, outstripped, and outpaced the host, breaking a season single-game scoring record and capturing their tenth straight win.

The first quarter ended with the Spartans in full command, 25-6. By halftime, the Spartans had posted 25 more points to set themselves at an untouchable point, leading 50-13. Starting the second half, the mercy rule was in effect with a running clock. After three, the Spartans led 74-24 and closed the night in quick fashion 59 ahead, their second-highest points spread.

The Spartans’ 23 defensive steals robbed the Tigers of their offensive prowess.  The Spartans’ scoring was led by junior power forward Brayden Ramsey, with a double-double night of 31 points and 10 assists, flanked by guards Dom Jefferson (20) and Hoyt Glenn (18).

This victory continues the Spartan’s (11-1 overall, 3-0 ICC South) impressive season at just over mid-season, including win stats such as 10th of 10+ points, 6th of 30 or more points, 5th of 40+ points, and 3rd of 50+ points.

Spartans’ scoring: Hoyt Glenn 6 3-3 18, Dom Jefferson 8 0-0 20, Brayden Ramsey 13 1-2 31, Shaffer Earley 2 0-0 4, Jake Hann 2 0-0 4, Kohen Hall 1 2-2 5, Galen Clevenger 4 0-2 8, Totals 36 6-9 90.  3-point shots — 10 (Ramsey 4, Glenn 3, Jefferson 2, Hall 1).  FTM% 66%.

Spartans’ team stats:  40 rebounds, 27 assists, 23 steals, 5 blocked shots, 12 turnovers, 6 team fouls.

Spartans’ other stats: Glenn 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 7 steals, 2 blocks; Earley 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals; Ramsey 7 rebounds, 10 assists, 5 steals, 1 block; Jefferson 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals; Hann 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 2 blocks; Galen Clevenger 8 rebounds; Kohen Hall 2 rebounds, 1 steal.

McConnellsburg   25   25  24  16   —  90
Fannett-Metal          7      6   11    7   —  31

Next Up:  McConnellsburg Varsity hosts county rival Southern Fulton conference games on Friday, January 17^th at 6 PM.

JV: MHS at Mercersburg Academy – score unavailable at reporting time.