Huntington, W. Va. — #1 Crum advanced to the Wayne Co. middle school title game after a 37-32 victory over #4 Buffalo Saturday morning at Spring Valley High School.
#10 Steeler Salmons calmly knocks down a free throw to give Crum the lead.
The Mountaineers trailed 31-26 with just over two minutes left before they turned up the defense and forced the Bison into 7 turnovers and closed out the game on a 11-1 run to remain undefeated in County play.
#34 Anakin Deskins with the block shot against Buffalo.
Steeler Salmons lead the way with 12 points and went 8 of 9 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter, Mason Meddings tallied 9 points, Carson Castle added 8 points, Anakin Deskins netted 5 points, Parker Stacy chipped in with 3 points.
#30 Mason Meddings with the tough first half bucket against the Bison.
Buffalo was led by Sam Tackett with 16 points, Jaxon Ballard 7 points, Parker Layne 5 points, Noah Smith 3 points, Hayes Washburn 1 point.
BHS 8 7 9 8 – 32
CHS 9 8 7 13 – 37
#3 Wayne 49 #6 Fort Gay 30 ( Friday )
In the second game Friday night the Pioneers ousted the Vikings.
The Vikings were led by Nate Bryant with 14 points, Hayden Jude added 8 points, Evan Messer, Karter Johnson, Braxton Adkins and TJ Adkins with 2 points each.
The Pioneers were led by Easton Meddings with 19 points, Max Shilot 12 points, Jaxon Hodge 6 points, Logan Saunders and Kolter Micheals had 2 points each and Kyson Runyon had 1 point.
FGMS 6 6 12 6 – 30
WMS 8 18 16 7 – 49
The Mountaineers will face #2 seed Ceredo-Kenova in the championship game Monday at 7:15 after the Wonders beat Wayne in the second game Saturday.
#4 Buffalo will play #3 Wayne at 6:00 in the third place game.
#4 Carson Castle looks to beat the Buffalo defense down the court.
Crum Head Coach Brandon Stacy
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Today your #1 Crum Mountaineers will take on the #2 CK at Spring Valley High School at 7:15. These young men have worked hard, countless hours, countless days in the hot gym, missing trips, missing things that kids like to do for this very moment. They had a dream to make it to the championship and they had the heart and effort.
“…The will and the want to power and they dedicated the time for this very moment and we made it, but we couldn’t have done it with our faithful fans, parents and community getting behind these boys. They love seeing a full gym and all fans cheering for them it’s gets them hyped and ready to play.”
“… So I’m asking for ALL the Mountaineer nation 1 more time this year come out to Spring Valley at 7:15 and get behind these boys and cheer and support these young men as they chase their dreams and bring that trophy back to Crum!! It’s been 15 years or longer since we hung a banner and it’s about that time! So we will see you there at 7:15. Oh yea, make sure you have that pretty blue and yellow on!! Thanks everyone.”
