In a game described at times as "pandemonium" by Braxton radio announcers, the Webster County Highlanders boys' team beat rival Braxton County Eagles 79 to 69 Thursday evening at Sutton.
Webster built up a 42-30 halftime lead behind 21 points by sophomore guard Dorian Groggs, who finished the night with a game high 33 points. Webster's press led to 12 points off of Braxton turnovers in the first half. Webster never trailed in the game.
In the third quarter, Webster led by as many as 18 points before the Eagles closed the gap to 54 to 37 at the end of the quarter. Webster went up by 16 points in the final stanza and coasted to the victory. Braxton did not make a 3 point shot until 8 seconds remained in the game. Webster made 23 of 37 free throws compared to 8 of 23 by Braxton.
In addition to Groggs' 33 points, Hayden Williams scored 18 points, Dalton Gray added 18, Billy Wilson had 6, Chase Rose with 3, and Mathias Palmer had 1 point to round out the scoring for Webster.
In addition to Groggs' 33 points, Hayden Williams scored 18 points, Dalton Gray added 18, Billy Wilson had 6, Chase Rose with 3, and Mathias Palmer had 1 point to round out the scoring for Webster.
Webster has beaten Braxton twice this season. The Highlanders improved their season record to 10 wins, 7 losses.
Webster next plays the Summers County Bobcats on Tuesday at the Charleston Civic Center, with tip off scheduled for 1:15 p.m. The Bobcats sport a 4 win, 12 loss record, but their 4 wins are against 4 teams Webster has beaten by similar margins.
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