Benner Fieldhouse Classic

Final Score
Carlisle 48
Legacy Christian 43
Carlisle erased an 11-point deficit at the end of the 3rd quarter to comeback and defeat Legacy Christian 48-43. Blake Lawson (Sr) spearheaded the comeback attempt in the final quarter and hit crucial free throws down the stretch. He and Justyce Taylor (So) combined for 33 of Carlisle’s 48 points. Legacy was led by Parker Burke (Sr) who scored 15 points despite being in foul trouble and taking some physical hits.

Final Score
Northmont 73
Troy 45
Northmont exploded out of the half and took down Troy 73-45. The Thunderbolts, who led by 10 at the half, outscored the Trojans 44-26 in the 2nd half behind BJ Hatcher (Jr) and his 19 points. Hatcher had multiple breakaway dunks as the Bolts forced 22 turnovers. Evan Kaiser (Sr) led the Trojans with 10 points in the loss.

Final Score
Beavercreek 76
Lakota West 70 
Beavercreek survived a late comeback attempt from Lakota West to pick up a non-conference victory, 76-70 over the Firebirds. In a game that featured little defense, the Beavers capitalized with Isaiah Williams (Jr) leading with 24 points and Liam Gluck (Sr) not far behind with 22 points. Hakeem Smith (Sr) led the Firebirds with 23 points in the loss.

Final Score
Miamisburg 78
Xenia 53 
Miamisburg took out the host Buccaneers of Xenia in the finale, 78-53. The Vikings out-rebounded Xenia 45-21 in the win and used their size advantage from the tip. Andrew Hoerner (Jr) exploded for the Vikings finishing with a double-double. Scored 28 points on 11-of-20 shooting from the floor and 18 rebounds. Alijah Winters (Sr) led scoring for the Buccs with 14 points in the loss.