VARSITY - IRISH NIP ST. CHARLES FOR SECOND VICTORY OF SEASON

The Irish needed a strong fourth quarter to pull out a 42-41 victory over St. Charles. In a close first half, the Irish maintaned small leads of 8-7 after one quarter, and 22-20 at the half. St. Charles oustcored Scioto 15-7 in the 3d quarter to take a 35-29 lead into the fourth. Scioto went on an 11-4 run to start the 4th, finally taking a 40-39 lead on a basket by Reneal Ewing with 2:55 to go. After turnovers by both teams, St. Charles was fouled and made both free throws with :49 seconds remaining to take a 41-40 lead. Jamare Mills gave the lead back to Scioto, 42-41 on a power move to the basket with 28 seconds remaining. St. Charles took a timeout with 11 seconds remaining, and then missed a three point attempt at the buzzer as the Irish now owns their second victory of the season.

Jamare Mills and Raneal Ewing each scored 15 to pace the Irish. Gabe McGlone played a strong game and contributed 10 points, including 5 in the fourth quarter to help spark the Irish comeback. The only other Irish player to score was Antonio Bisutti with 2.


IRISH JV FALLS TO ST. CHARLES

The Irish JV fell to St. Charles by the score of 39-33. The game was close all the way, being tied 12-12 after one, the Irish leading 18-16 half, and St Charles leading 26-23 after three. Ryan Duncan led the scoring with 7 points, followed by Jalen Johnson and Patrick Rooney with 5 each, Joshua Ashwill, Ryan Gibson, Gabe McGlone and Austin Mooney with 4 each.