Post game allows streaks to defeat Little Giants

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Owen Marshall

Coach Don Burgess plans the playing strategy with the team

Owen Marshall, Editor-in-Chief

The Streaks took on the Little Giants of Waynesboro in a varsity boys basketball matchup. The drives were lead by the Streaks post game allowing the Streaks to defeat the Little Giants 69-59 on Tuesday Dec. 13.

The first quarter for the Streaks was mainly post scoring by senior Christian Whitelow. The Little Giants held on with perimeter offense led by junior Zachary Hatter. The quarter ended in a 17-17 tie. The second quarter kicked off with numerous fouls by the Little Giants which helped the Streaks pull ahead with the lead. The offense for both teams stuck with the same style, but the Streaks were being more productive in the paint with contributions from senior Malachi Simmons. The strong paint offense helped the Streaks enter halftime with a 35-29 lead.

The second half started off slow on both sides offensively. Senior Kajaun Madden sparked the Streaks’ offense to help maintain the 49-43 lead for the Streaks. The Streaks led began to grow after many missed layups by the little giants. The Streaks began to get a little reckless as their lead grew to 51-46. The Little Giants began to foul and help the Streaks hold their lead as the clock ran down. The dominate post game by the Streaks led them to a 69-59 win.