Kent Rogers led the Wildcats with 7 points (including a 3-pointer). Also, he had 2 assists and 2 steals on the night. Ryan Wood scored 6 points, pulled down a team-high 7 rebounds, tallied an assist, blocked a shot attempt and recorded a steal. Jeremy O'Bryan rang up 5 points (including a 3-pointer) and he snagged a rebound. Kyler Dew sank a free throw, collected 2 rebounds, and he swatted away a shot attempt.
Five 3-pointers in the second half by Poplar Springs' Anthony Addison spoiled the varsity Wildcats' Senior Night to the tune of 58-49.
Although the Atomics led throughout the contest, the Wildcats (6-12) pulled within one and two points several times but never could get over the hump.
Ethan Ellis and Tyler Hamilton were co-leaders on the offensive ledger with 15 points apiece. Not only did Ellis knock down a 3-pointer but he was also credited with 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Hamilton did some major board work, yanking down 13 rebounds that gave him his first double-double of the season. He also led his team with 3 assists and 3 steals. Will Rogers canned 12 points (including 3 from beyond the arc) and he had 2 steals. Anthony Young netted a 3-pointer, picked up an assist and nabbed a steal. Brett Floyd rounded out the scoring by grabbing one of his 2 rebounds and banked it home for a 2 points.
Monday night the second season began as the Wildcats hosted the Munroe Bobcats in the first round to the Class 1A, District 2 Tournament. Check out next week's issue for game details.
