Before a modest crowd at the Webster Springs Elementary School gym Friday evening, the accurate fourth quarter shooting of the Guns doomed the Hoses to their fourth consecutive defeat in the annual Guns-n-Hoses charity basketball game by a score of 66 to 59.
For the better part of three quarters of play, the Hoses (the Webster Springs Fire Department) appeared to be on the verge of breaking the three game win streak by the Guns (local and non-local law enforcement). The Hoses came out like a five alarm fire in the first quarter to take an early 7 to 0 lead before the Guns arrested the Hoses' momentum. The first quarter ended with the Hoses leading 16 to 13.
Three point shooting by several Hoses' players, including Jeffery "Bebo" Lyke and Richard Rose, helped the Hoses increase their lead to as many as 12 points in the second quarter before the Guns put the handcuffs on the shooting hands of the Hoses. The Hoses maintained a 31 to 26 lead at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Hoses could not suppress the continued comeback efforts of the Guns. The third quarter ended with the Guns leading 44 to 43.
The Guns pulled out all of their ammunition in the fourth quarter, shooting down any chance that the Hoses might win. The Guns outscored the Hoses 22 to 16 to take into custody their fourth consecutive win over the Hoses.
The game's two high scorers were Lyke for the Hoses and Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey Hayhurst for the Guns.
This game was, by far, one of the best ones yet. Officers lightened up and had fun instead of being so serious. Hayhurst was AMAZING!!! Really enjoyed the whole thing.
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