Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
CONVERSE -ÊPropelled by a 16-point first quarter, Oak Hill defeated Whitko 58-53 Friday night in Three Rivers Conference action.
The Golden Eagles jumped out to a 16-10 lead after the first quarter and took a 28-25 advantage at the half.
Oak Hill outscored Whitko 30-28 in the second half to secure the win.
Whitko senior Alex Frantz led all scorers with 19 points. Jeremy Coble added nine points for the Wildcats, while John Woods scored seven points.
Oak Hill saw three players score in double figures as Travis Owsley had 13, Jordan Lab 12 and Trey Boswell 11.
Oak Hill and Whitko now sport identical records, 9-5 overall and 3-2 in the TRC.
OAK HILL 58, WHITKO 53
Whitko 10 15 16 12 - 53
Oak Hill 16 12 16 14 - 58
Whitko - Walter 1 4-4 6, Coble 3 0-0 9, Day 1 1-5 4, Walpole 2 2-2 6, Frantz 6 7-7 19, Shepherd 1 0-0 2, Woods 3 1-2 7. Totals - 17 15-20 53
Oak Hill - Owsley 6 0-0 13, Lamb 4 2-3 12, McCorkle 2 0-0 5, Middlesworth 1 0-0 3, Boswell 5 1-2 11, Wilson 0 1-2 1, Winger 3 0-0 6, Planck 0 0-0 0, Pearson 2 2-3 6. Totals 23 6-10 58.
Three-point goals - Whitko 4 (Coble 3, Day 1), Oak Hill 6 (Owsley 1, Lamb 2, McCorkle 1, Middlesworth 1, Boswell 1). Fouls - Whitko 18, Oak Hill 17. Fouled out - none.
