Knights Stun Apaches With Mid Game Run

With a large crowd on hand to watch the rematch between the Southwood Knights and the Wabash Apaches, the game did not disappoint if you were a fan of the Southwood Knights.

The Apaches got off to a good start leading after one quarter 20-8. Midway through the second quarter their lead expanded to 34-17. The Knights finally got going and was able to close the deficit to 39-32 at the half. Finishing with a 15-5 run.

The Knights continued the run into the third quarter and took the lead going into the fourth quarter 55-46. Thanks to Nathan Lehner scoring 8 points in the quarter along with Jason Oprisek scoring 6.

In the fourth quarter the Knights withstood the Apaches rally and held on for their first conference win at 67-56.

“I’m very proud of our boys responding from that early hole we put ourselves in at 34-17. We were able to cut it to seven at the half. Our third quarter won us the game, outscoring Wabash 23-7. Then we were able to hold on in the fourth. We grew a lot tonight.” Coach Perry.

Cole Winer 24 pts 5 stl

Jason Oprisek 16 pts 9 rbs 3 ast 2 stl

Nathan Lehner 12 pts 5 ast 2 stl

Will Winer 8 pts 4 ast 3 rbs 3 stl

Dylan Stout 7 pts 4 rbs 2 blks

Jaret Denney 1 rb

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