Down by nine at halftime and six after three quarters, Whitley County overcame a sluggish first half to rally for a 62-55 win Tuesday over visiting Middlesbro.
Freshman guard Evan Ellis poured in 31 points, including 24 in the second half, to lead the 4-1 Colonels. Bryson Mahan and Jackson Petrey each scored nine points.
Junior guard Jerimah Beck scored 22 to lead the Jackets, who suffered their first loss in four games. Senior forwards Trey King and Bryce Bowling added 11 and 10 points, respectively.
Middlesboro will play at Harlan on Friday in a girls/boys doubleheader.
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Whitley County (62) — Evan Ellis 31, Bryson Mahan 9, Jackson Petrey 9, Lucas Queener 6, Bryce Anderson 5, Hayden Fuston 2.
Middlesboro (55) — Jerimah Beck 22, Trey King 11, Bryce Bowling 10, Brayden Barnard 9, Cayden Grigsby 3.
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Ellis helps Colonels rally for victory over Middlesboro
Jackets suffer first loss of the season
December 13, 2023
Middlesboro senior center Bryce Bowling worked inside for a shot against Whitley County on Tuesday.
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