Williams, Shawnee boys top Southeastern

Greenon's Josh Bannick (right) competes for a rebound Tuesday against Emmanuel Christian. Staff Photo by
Barbara J. Perenic

Barbara J. Perenic/Springfield N/Staff Photographer Greenon's Josh Bannick (right) competes for a rebound Tuesday against Emmanuel Christian. Staff Photo by Barbara J. Perenic

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By Staff Reports 11:30 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Jaelin Williams scored a game-high 19 points as Shawnee beat host Southeastern 55-50 in nonconference boys basketball action Tuesday.

Shawnee took a 18-12 lead after the first quarter and held the lead the rest of the way.

Duncan Mercer scored 14 points, and Preston Snodgrass added 11 points for the Trojans (6-5). David Sawyer added 11 points, and Andrew Young had 10 points for the Braves (7-3).

Graham 41, Kenton Ridge 39: The Falcons used a 21-6 run in the third quarter to erase a 22-14 halftime KR lead. Alex Mosbarger hit 1-of-2 free throws with 16 seconds left to give Graham (5-4) a 41-37 lead. Nick Lias hit a jumper with three seconds left for KR (4-8).

Greenon 63, Emmanuel Christian 59: The host Knights built a 53-39 lead after the third quarter and held off a late Lions charge.

Kevin Stewart tossed in 20 points, and Jared Klawer chipped in 18 points for Emmanuel (2-9), which trailed by two with two minutes left in the game.

Josh Pilcher scored 19 points, and Anthony Colletti added 18 points for Greenon (6-5).

Xenia 99, Springfield 96, 2 OTs: Marques Green hit 1-of-2 free throws with 2.7 seconds left in double overtime to ice the game for the Buccaneers (9-2).

Ryan Minney had a game-high 25 points, Brantley Davis scored 22 points and Darryl Perry added 18 points for the host Wildcats (4-6).

Urbana 51, West Liberty-Salem 33: The host Hillclimbers jumped out to a 31-16 halftime lead and never looked back, improving to 8-1. Zach Stillings led the way with 19 points, while Joe Wright added 13 points.

Max Bailey had eight points for WLS (3-8).

Tecumseh 60, Benjamin Logan 37: The host Arrows held the Raiders (5-7) to just 14 points in the first half to win their fifth straight.

Codi Frank scored 12 points and Trent Mead added 11 for Tecumseh (8-3).

Mechanicsburg 63, West Jefferson 61: The visiting Indians fell behind by seven after one quarter, but outscored their hosts 16-11 in the deciding fourth quarter.

Mechanicsburg’s balanced scoring attackhad four players in double figures: Cody Callicoat (16 points), Josh Rousculp (15), Nick Callicoat (13) and Derik Frost (12). Nick Callicoat added 12 rebounds and four blocked shots.

Stebbins 60, Northwestern 52: The Indians went on a 18-11 run in the fourth quarter to pick up the home win. Cody Lough, Tyler Marton and Tevins Springs all had 15 points each for the Warriors (3-8).

Cedarville 67, Day. Temple Christian 43: Jaden Smith scored 17 points, while Stefan Biddinger, Jordan Reese and Tim Waymire all had 10 points for the host Indians (3-11).

Triad 63, Fairlawn 50: Christopher Nott scored 14 points, and Collin Watson added 12 points as the Cardinals (2-10) snapped an eight-game losing streak.

Girls hoops

Cedarville 68, Dayton Temple Christian 40: The host Indians jumped out to a 20-6 first quarter lead to improved to 6-7 on the season. Emily Aviles had a season-high 19 points and Emily Sheridan scored 16 points for Cedarville.

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