17 hours Ago By Max O'Neill
JAMESTOWN — The Hankinson boys’ basketball team withstood a second half comeback attempt from Edgeley/Kulm-Montpelier to get a 65-58 win in overtime in the first round game between The Pirates took an early 6-4 lead and they were able to stretch it out to 17-11 and they kept it up from there to take a 19-13 lead into the second quarter. ADVERTISEMENT The Pirates were able to push the lead out to 22-13, before the Rebels called a timeout. The stoppage worked in the Rebels favor who were able to bring it closer at 23-17.
However, the Pirates were able to respond once again and take a 32-19 lead before the Rebels were able to send the game into the half with the score sitting at 32-24. In the opening frame, the Pirates shot 50% from the field, 3-for-10 from three and 7-for-10 from the free throw line. The Rebels shot 34.
4% from the field, 2-for-12 from three and 0-for-2 from the free throw line. The Pirates won the rebound battle 18-13. The Pirates' biggest area of success in the opening half was their ability to get to the line and keep the Rebels off the stripe.
The Pirates drew seven fouls and only fouled the Rebels twice. Please check back for the full story..
