CLARION, PA – Knocking down 11 of their 16 shots from long range, the Otto-Eldred boy’s basketball team emerged from the District 9 Showcase victorious, taking down Clarion-Limestone 54-45.
Despite the over two hours of travel time it took to reach PennWest Clarion University, the Terrors hopped off the bus ready to go, especially Mason Rees. After hitting nine 3-pointers in the past two games combined, Rees continued to ride his hot hand against C-L, connecting on three in the first quarter as O-E quickly amassed a 21-8 advantage. Coasting on their big lead through the first half, the Terrors then doubled-down in the second. Jack Sherry got the greenlight, hitting four of his five 3-pointers in the third and fourth quarters as O-E’s red hot offense carried them over the finish line.
Sherry posted yet another double-double, coming away with a game-high 23 points alongside 10 rebounds and six steals. Rees finished with 14 points and three steals while Wyatt Blendinger ended with eight points.
AT CLARION
Otto-Eldred (54)
Sherry 8 2-2 23, Reese 4 2-2 14, Blendinger 2 4-6 8, Sheeler 1 3-3 6, Splain 1 0-0 3. Totals: 5 16 54
Clarion-Limestone (45)
Craig 8 1-3 19, Bracken 4 0-0 8, Love 2 0-0 6, Beggs 2 0-0 4, McCusker 2 0-0 4, Parker 1 0-0 2, Kemmer 1 0-0 2. Totals: 20 1-3 45
Otto-Eldred 21 29 44 54
Clarion-Limestone 8 21 34 45
Three-point goals: O-E (11) Sherry 5, Rees 4, Splain, Sheeler, C-L (4) Love 2, Craig 2; Total fouls: O-E 8, C-L 13; Fouled out: None.
Girl’s Basketball
Otto-Eldred 62, Cameron County 38
DUKE CENTER, PA – Racking up a season-high in points, Baylee Francis carried the Lady Terrors to a win over the Red Raiders, solidifying their grip on the North Tier League.
After taking a 11-7 lead after the first quarter, O-E pulled away for good in the second as they outscored CC 24-8. During that scoring run, Francis was at the tip of the spear, tallying 11 points while Lexi Prince, Ayla Van Scoter and Jahden Smith all knocked down long range shots to pad the Lady Terrors’ lead. Continuing to best the Lady Raiders, especially with stellar work at the free throw line, O-E nabbed their seventh NTL league win of the year.
Francis ended with 26 points and five rebounds, followed by Prince with 11 points and Van Scoter with nine points, three rebounds and four steals. Hakes pulled down six rebounds, dished out three assists, stripped three steals and scored seven points throughout the win.
AT DUKE CENTER
Cameron County (38)
Hilfiger 6 2-2 15, Bresslin 3 1-6 8, Clark 2 2-3 6, McAutay 2 0-0 4, Kulecle 2 1-2 3, Magaro 1 0-0 2. Totals: 15 6-13 38
Otto-Eldred (62)
Francis 8 7-10 26, Prince 3 3-3 11, Van Scoter 3 1-2 9, Hakes 2 3-8 7, Smith 2 2-2 7, Edminster 1 0-0 2. Totals: 19 16-25 62
Cameron County 7 15 30 38
Otto-Eldred 11 35 46 62
Three-point goals: CC (2) Hilfiger, Bresslin, O-E (8) Francis 3, Prince 2, Van Scoter 2, Smith; Total fouls: CC 19, O-E 14; Fouled out: None
Indoor Track and Field
HOUGHTON, NY — Returning to competition after a two week hiatus, the Salamanca boy’s and girl’s indoor track and field teams traveled to Houghton University, finding several top finishes and personal bests.
For the girls, Jamila Nelthrope stood out for the Warriors, earning second place in the 300 with her season-best time of 43.25, qualifying fort the Section VI championships. Jaelynn Cooper led the field of personal bests, improving by over two feet in the weighted throw, now sitting at No. 6 in Salamanca’s Top Ten. Rileigh Hutchinson cleared 5’6 in the pole vault for a personal record and Gwen Emorksy posted in a personal record in the long jump.
The boys were led by Evan Spruce, who qualified for the Section VI championships in the weighted throw at 42.05.5. The distance broke the Warriors’ program record and placed him third overall out of a field of 60 athletes. Xazavier Escobar finished the 300 meter run at 37.81 qualifying for Sectionals and placing ninth overall, while Taylor Hayes (1,000m), Jayden Barton (mile) and Devin Snyder (shot put) all also posted personal bests.
