Bellbrook soars back to stop Pirates, punches ticket to District Finals

For 3 quarters, it appeared West Carrollton was on par to punch their ticket to the District Finals in Division III against Bellbrook. In the final 2 minutes of the 3rd quarter, Bellbrook went on a run to cut a 10-point deficit into a 4-point deficit at the quarter break. The run continued into the final quarter as Bellbrook came from behind to defeat West Carrollton 67-59 and advance to the District Finals on March 1st.
 
It was a tough start for the Golden Eagles as they had to match up against West Carrollton’s brotherly duo of Chylan and Joseph Ingram, who both stand 6-foot-7. West Carrollton would grab an early lead while getting points in the paint from both Ingrams, as well as perimeter shooting from Ka’maree Davis. Bellbrook threw a zone to try and contain their size while also using their guard-heavy offense to fire 3’s on the other end.
 
The Pirates led for much of the 1st half and took Bellbrook’s standout scorer, Austin Webb, out of the game. Webb wouldn’t get his first points until the 6:17 mark in the 2nd quarter. Finally, shots started to fall and Bellbrook would tie it up at the 3:28 mark. West Carrollton would return with a run of their own and take a 39-34 lead into the locker room.
 
The 3rd quarter was massive for the Pirates, as they were getting whatever shots they wanted in the paint and were taking full advantage of Bellbrook going cold from the floor once again and he lead got up to 10 points. However, a CJ Scohy layup and Webb 3PT shot at the end of the quarter cut the deficit to 50-46.
 
The momentum continued to lean in Bellbrook’s favor as Scohy free throws got Bellbrook within 1-point. A David Gregory floater gave Bellbrook their 1st lead at 53-52. Jacob Blankenship and Gregory would make 3’s to extend the lead 63-56 and free throws down the stretch solidified Bellbrook’s comeback. The win advanced Bellbrook to the District Finals on March 1st, where they will face a 23-1 Aiken Falcons team that needed a 2nd half comeback to beat Hamilton Ross Tuesday night.