By Jeff Richards
McConnellsburg runs away from Meyersdale
BOYS BASKETBALL
McConnellsburg 84, Meyersdale 30. Three overpowering Spartan quarters, with a first half accumulating 44 points and a 29-point spread at the break, placed the host well out of reach of the visiting Meyersdale Red Raiders to a 54-point route root-out in a cross-conference game on January 31st.
Shaffer Earley had an explosive game with a double-double (his fourth this season) and led the Spartans with a career-high 26 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Hoyt Glenn, also with a double-double (his sixth this season), had 17 points, 13 assists and seven steals. Jake Hann scored 14, just one shy of his season high, while Owen Garlock added a personal best 12.
Today, several were recognized as senior cheerleaders, basketball players, and assistants for their dedication and commitment to athletics. Cheerleaders are Skye Rosenberry, Marin Carbaugh, Neveah Mellott, and Gracie Shives. Players are Brayden Ramsey, Owen Garlock, Karson Washabaugh, Kade Gress, Jake Hann, and Shaffer Earley. Assistant as statistician is Bodie Shives.
The Red Raiders (10-10, 3-4 ICC-W) were led by Gavin Steinberg with eight points, followed by Carter Vogt with seven.
Through 18 games, the Spartans average 68.3 points per game while holding opponents to 33.6. They have won 87.5% of quarters (63 out of 72) and led in every quarter played.
MCCONNELLSBURG (84)
Glenn 7 0-0 17, Ramsey 0 0-0 0, Earley 12 2-2 26, Hann 5 3-3 14, Fletcher 2 0-0 4, Sipes 1 0-0 2, Marpoe 1 1-1 3, Garlock 5 0-0 12, Washabaugh 3 0-0 6, Lang 0 0-0 0, Totals 36 6-6 84. 3-point goals = 6 (Glenn 3, Garlock 2, Hann). Totals: 36 rebounds (13 off/23 def), 30 assists, 13 steals, 3 blocks, 6 turnovers, 9 fouls, 2FG% 68%, 3FG% 38%, FTM% 100%.
MEYERSDALE (30)
Vogt 3 0-0 7, Steinberg 2 2-2 8, Thomas 1 0-2 2, Hainsworth 2 1-3 6, Whitfield 1 0-0 3, Kimble 0 0-0 0, Ludy 2 0-0 4, T. Ritchey 0 0-0 0, R. Ritchey 0 0-0 0, Nichols 0 0-0 0, Totals 11 3-7 30. 3-point goals: 5 (Steinberg 2, Vogt, Hainsworth, Whitfield). Totals: 7 fouls, FTM% 43%.
Meyersdale ……….. 6 9 10 5 — 30
McConnellsburg … 23 21 14 26 — 84
No JV. JH-A: McC 37, MD 18. JH-B: McC 41, MD 14
Next up: McConnellsburg visits Fannett-Metal for a varsity-only conference game February 2nd at 7:15 p.m.
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Glenn achieves 1,000 to lead McConnellsburg over Everett
BOYS BASKETBALL
McConnellsburg 56, Everett 35. The Spartans found a packed house at Everett Friday night January 30th for an Inter-County Conference matchup with the Warriors itching for a revenge victory. Yet the visitors planned a victory celebration and were expecting to see standout Hoyt Glenn reach a milestone of 1,000 points. Well, Everett games are always full of energy and interaction between team and fans alike and this one did not disappoint.
After the first quarter the game was close as each team struggled to find tempo as the Spartans eked ahead 9-7. By the second quarter the Spartans slowly chipped away and added five to get ahead seven at the break, 23-16. The third quarter scoring mirrored the second (14-9) in favor of the Spartans and adding trade-space. By the final frame, the Spartan defense had shortened the Warrior shooting opportunities while increasing their own and steadily reached a 21-point victory and their 17th straight victory.
The Spartans (17-0, 6-0 ICC-S) were led by Glenn with 25 points, five assists, eight steals, followed by Brayden Ramsey with nine points, five assists and five steals. Glenn achieved his 1,000th point with 4:47 left in the third quarter on a 15-foot jumper and became the 13th Spartan to achieve this remarkable milestone. The after game was replete with many photos and a game ball for Glenn.
The Warriors (10-9, 5-2 ICC-S) were led by Nolan Whisel with 13 points, and Macen Weaver with six.
MCCONNELLSBURG (56)
Glenn 10 4-8 25, Ramsey 4 1-4 9, Earley 2 1-2 5, Hann 2 2-4 6, Fletcher 2 0-0 5, Sipes 1 0-0 2, Marpoe 1 2-2 4, Garlock 0 0-0 0, Washabaugh 0 0-2 0, Harrell 0 0-0 0, Lang 0 0-0 0, Totals 22 10-22 56. 3-point goals = 2 (Glenn, Fletcher). Totals: 22 rebounds (11 off/11 def), 15 assists, 23 steals, 8 blocks, 14 turnovers, 12 fouls, 2FG% 26%, 3FG% 15%, FTM% 45%.
EVERETT (35)
C. Spade 1 0-2 3, Weaver, 3 0-0 6, Layne Whitfield 1 2-2 4, James 1 0-0 3, Schreiber 1 0-0 2, Luke Whitfield, 1 0-0 2, N. Harman 0 0-0 0, N. Whisel 5 0-0 13, L. Spade 1 0-0 2, Totals 13 7-14 35. 3-point goals = 3 (Luke Whitfield). Totals: 9 fouls, FTM% 50%.
McConnellsburg … 9 14 14 19 — 56
Everett ………..……. 7 9 9 10 — 35
JV: McC 39, EV 37. JH-A: McC 30, EV 19. JH-B: McC 24, EV 12
Categories: Basketball, McConnellsburg
