JV Cougars Win AAC Championship

After falling short in their first two meetings against Cumberland Academy, the JV Cougars pulled off a huge upset in dominating fashion on last Thursday. Early game jitters got the best of the young Cougar squad, getting off to a slow start. The Cyclone went on a 12-1 run to end the first quarter. Coming out of the huddle, the cougars were determined to turn things around, which they did in a big way. After playing some of the best defense of the season, the Cougars would claw their way back into the contest. Led by 8^th grade point guard Ben Batten’s offensive and defensive explosion’s, the Cougars took the lead and never looked back, winning the contest 47-29. Ben Batten was named the tournament MVP finishing the game with 15 points, 7 steals, and a monstrous block that got the crowd on their feet. Braden Kramer added 16 points of his own before getting in foul trouble late in the 4^th. Bryce Dickerson and Alex Yager finished their JV careers in style, both playing lights out defense in their final games. Liam Walsh turned in 6 points and 3 steal, while Ronnie Graver added 5 points on the score board. Gabe Belden, Weston Kershner and Colin Barlow also were key on the defensive end. Last but not least, Schylur Nebel scored his first 2 points of his career on a sweet turn around mid-range jump shot. Please be sure to congratulate the boys on such a great win.