It took overtime Monday night to decide the senior boys battle between Southside and Westside, with the Southerners falling 63-57.
The first quarter was fast-paced and the Southerners trailed by 4 at the end 15-11. Curtis Sutton scored 10, of his team-high 16 points, in the second quarter as Southside led by one at the half 29-28. The game was tied at the end of the third quarter 36-36 as both teams struggled from the field in the quarter. Ayden Cuzzort hit for 8 in the third to help force the overtime period. Westside hit a three-pointer and then forced a turnover to give the Warriors the biggest lead of the night by either side, at 7.
The Southerners rally came up short, and the Warriors hit 4 of 4 free throws to wrap up the win. Sutton had 16, Cuzzort 12, Gavin Long 11, and Jacob Long 13 points for the Southerners.
The senior boys will be at home Thursday night to take on Brookland.
They fall to 7-7 overall and 1-3 in conference play.
Article by Chris Vines, Voice of the Southerners, 99.5 Hits Now
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