Basketball
WWNY Reports on Boys Basketball Games: Watertown, Ogdensburg, etc.
2024-12-18
In Watertown, New York, the home team faced a significant victory against Carthage. Right from the opening tip, Jack Adams showcased his skills by taking it to the hoop, and John Flowers was there to secure the putback. Michael Ventiquattro responded with a corner 3, giving the Comets a one-point lead. Rylan Schwarder then got a friendly bounce with the three-ball. The pass down low to John Flowers resulted in a bucket. Mason Hurst found a lane to the basket for a layup. Jack Adams from beyond the arc rattled it home. Adams was at it again, this time with a scoop off the glass, netting 25 points. John Flowers made a move in the paint for 2 more points. In the end, Watertown emerged victorious with a score of 89 to 55.In the NAC boys basketball game between Ogdensburg and Potsdam, Grady Pharaoh showed his skills with a spin move and a basket, giving the Blue Devils a 2-0 lead. Jack Pike executed a pump fake and scored, making it 4-0 for Ogdensburg. Miha Krsic drove and put Potsdam on the scoreboard. Brodie Delaney was strong on the boards and got a putback. Blake Morrow dropped a three from the corner and scored 16 points. Krsic then spotted up and made a three-ball. Pike answered with a three-ball of his own, scoring 11. Ian VanWagner crossed over and drove for a basket. Krsic added two more points to his seven. Potsdam pulled away in the 4th quarter and won 55-42.In the game between Colton Pierpont and Brushton Moira, off the tip-off, Ty Farns went directly to the basket for 2 points, giving the Colts a 2-0 lead. Brody McDonald splashed a three-ball, making the Panthers lead 3-2. Landon Martin made an off-balance shot and a collision but still managed to make the bucket. On the free throw, Mason Poirier made a putback. Farns drove inside but was rejected. Cody Trimm followed with a putback. Anthony Jiang made a free throw. On the subsequent drive, Jiang scored again, and the Panthers went up by 13 points. But the Colts fought back. Farns used dribble penetration to score. Cian Trimm knocked down a bucket. Off a steal, Josh Irwin found Farns again, and the Colts rallied to beat the Panthers 48-43.These basketball matches were filled with exciting moments and showcased the skills of the players. Each team gave their all on the court, making for an unforgettable sporting event.