QUICK START, LATE FREE THROWS LEAD TO JV WIN

The Irish JV team jumped out to a 31-16 halftime lead and weather a couple of Westerville North runs in the fourth quarter by hitting their free throws on the way to a 48-40 win.

Using good ball movement, the Irish were able to get good looks at the basket. They hit four first half treys as a result. Combined with four 2 point buckets and a 5-8 performance at the free throw line they established a comfortable lead.

Westerville North ratcheted up the defense in the third quarter and held the Irish to 5 points. They were able to cut the lead to 9 points at 36-27. Heading into the final 3 minutes they only trailed 38-34 when sophomore wing J.R. Bernans went to the line on four consecutive possessions between 2:52 and 1:05.

He missed his first and made six consecutive tries before missing his last attempt. This helped the Irish build a 44-36 lead.

Raneal Ewing led the Irish with 15 points and was 5-6 at the free throw line. Tervon Moore chipped in 8 points and Bernans had 7 made free throws. Max Brundige had 6 points and a team high 7 rebounds. Jacob McPheters had 5 points and a game high 4 assists. Gabe McGlone (4) and Dom Rosso (3) rounded out the scoring.

Brian Chandler led the Warriors with 11 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

The Irish are 6-8 overall and 5-5 in OCC Cardinal play.