Hornets wrap up STAC West
Southside holds off EFA for 80-77 win
Southside clinched the Southern Tier Athletic Conference West boys basketball title.
Southside (12-4, 8-2) led by double digits most of the way, but EFA (6-8, 4-6) took a 67-65 lead midway through the fourth quarter to cap a 17-4 run. EFA had a chance to tie at the final buzzer, but Jorell Cook's long 3-point attempt banged off the back of the rim.
The Green Hornets regained their composure and the lead over the final three minutes. Mike Backer, who finished with 26 points, was 9-for-10 at the foul line down the stretch.
"We got that big lead with good
execution," Backer said. "But you've got to give EFA credit for the run they made."
Reggie Corley led the Blue Devils' comeback with 12 of his game-high 33 points in the fourth quarter. Twice during EFA's battle back Corley grabbed a defensive rebound, dribbled the length of the floor and drove for a layup.
"In the first half we dug a big hole," EFA coach Jesse Ferris said. "But to our kids' credit, they didn't give up. We gave ourselves a chance to win at the end, and that's about all we could do. I don't really believe in moral victories, but this game might be a confidence booster for us."
Isaac Yorro added 19 points and was a force on the backboards for Southside. Anderson Brooks had 12 points for the Green Hornets, including 10 in the second quarter.
Valez Ross-Toro added 19 points for EFA, and Cook finished with 11.
"We've got some issues toforward to playing EFA again next week. But I'm really happy for all the Southside supporters. This means a lot to all the fans, administrators and teachers that put out so much effort to come out a cheer for us."
Southside holds off EFA for 80-77 win
Southside clinched the Southern Tier Athletic Conference West boys basketball title.
Southside (12-4, 8-2) led by double digits most of the way, but EFA (6-8, 4-6) took a 67-65 lead midway through the fourth quarter to cap a 17-4 run. EFA had a chance to tie at the final buzzer, but Jorell Cook's long 3-point attempt banged off the back of the rim.
The Green Hornets regained their composure and the lead over the final three minutes. Mike Backer, who finished with 26 points, was 9-for-10 at the foul line down the stretch.
"We got that big lead with good
execution," Backer said. "But you've got to give EFA credit for the run they made."Reggie Corley led the Blue Devils' comeback with 12 of his game-high 33 points in the fourth quarter. Twice during EFA's battle back Corley grabbed a defensive rebound, dribbled the length of the floor and drove for a layup.
"In the first half we dug a big hole," EFA coach Jesse Ferris said. "But to our kids' credit, they didn't give up. We gave ourselves a chance to win at the end, and that's about all we could do. I don't really believe in moral victories, but this game might be a confidence booster for us."
Isaac Yorro added 19 points and was a force on the backboards for Southside. Anderson Brooks had 12 points for the Green Hornets, including 10 in the second quarter.
Valez Ross-Toro added 19 points for EFA, and Cook finished with 11.
"We've got some issues toforward to playing EFA again next week. But I'm really happy for all the Southside supporters. This means a lot to all the fans, administrators and teachers that put out so much effort to come out a cheer for us."
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