Boys basketball wins one and loses one

Submitted by John Stimpson

The Wolverines took on the Mount Vernon Christian Hurricanes Dec. 20 in Turnbull gym. The boys had a close matchup, but yet the Wolverines led most of the contest with at least a 10 point lead. In the second half, the Hurricanes had a scoring drive coming to within five points of the Wolverines. However, in the final minutes, the Wolverines inched away taking the win 59-47.

The Wolverines hosted the Sultan Turks on Saturday, Dec. 21 at Turnbull gym. The Wolverines boys had a tough contest against the Turks with the Turks leading most of the game. With five minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Wolverines came to within 3 points of catching the Turks, however, as time proceeded so did the Turks shooting with them taking the win 44-37.

Ty Anderson shoots skyward for two points. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Ty Anderson shoots skyward for two points. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Head Coach Rod Turnbull talks strategy to the starting five players. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Head Coach Rod Turnbull talks strategy to the starting five players. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Gavin Mason and Dylan Roberson apply tough defense to the Sultans. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Gavin Mason and Dylan Roberson apply tough defense to the Sultans. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Ethan Germain applies defense to the Turks. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Ethan Germain applies defense to the Turks. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Ethan Germain sets up the offensive play. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Ethan Germain sets up the offensive play. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Remy August and Ty Anderson go for the rebound. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Remy August and Ty Anderson go for the rebound. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Gavin Mason struggles with a pack of Turks for a loose rebound. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Gavin Mason struggles with a pack of Turks for a loose rebound. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

JJ Jones launches up to capture 2 points. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

JJ Jones launches up to capture 2 points. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Dylan Roberson drives in toward the basket. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Dylan Roberson drives in toward the basket. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Kyson Jackson drives in toward the basket. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)

Kyson Jackson drives in toward the basket. (John Stimpson contributed photo.)