O-C Boys Pull Away Late In Barn Burner Against Elkhorn Valley

It was a high-scoring affair when Clearwater-Orchard and Elkhorn Valley clashed in the boys consolation game of the Cyclone Holiday Tournament Thursday evening. 

Both teams shot well from the floor, with the Cyclones hitting 45 percent of their shots and the Falcons hitting on 40 percent of theirs, but it was Clearwater-Orchard who was able to pull away late thanks to a 21-point fourth quarter for a 65-54 victory. 

Four Cyclones reached double figures on the night, led by Jacob Long's 18 points. Ryan Wilhelm added 16 points off the bench, Travis Kerkman added 12 and Blake Hoke finished with 11. Long and Wilhelm were both strong on the glass as well, pulling in seven rebounds each. Long also dished out five assists and came away with five steals. 

Earlier in the day, the Cyclone girls took on Chambers/Wheeler Central for third place. Both teams played well throughout, with a big second quarter from the Renegades being the difference as they downed Clearwater-Orchard 52-41.

Leading the way for the Cyclones was once again senior Kinzly Macke with 17 points on eight of 16 shooting. She added six rebounds and four steals in the loss. Fellow senior Allee Snider added nine points and seven boards on the night.