| Despite two starters being sick, Gilmer County kept the game close
losing by a narrow margin 69-64 Friday.
The first half was an even toss up, with little indication who
may wind up with the final advantage. At the break Wirt led
by three, 31-27.
Senior center Doug Shattuck clears the lane on
a drive to the basket. (Photos by Drew Moody)
With less than two minutes ticking off the clock as the
second half got underway, Wirt jumped to a seven point lead
36-29.
Gilmer closed the gap to four, but by midway through the third
period they down by 10 points.
It wasn't until early in the fourth quarter Gilmer found
their stride and closed the gap to 51-45.
Jordan Knight gets two of his 1
8-points on this inside jumper.
Wirt held the lead the rest of the game, despite one final Gilmer challenge in the final two minutes.
Normally high scoring James Farley's game was off his
normal pace as he'd been sick all day. Doug Shattuck
and the rest of the team stepped up their play to make up
for the deficit.
Gilmer's Zack Burkhammer on defense.
He chipped in eight for the night.
Shattuck turned in an especially strong game scoring 19. Jordan
Knight had 18, Farley had nine and Zack Burkhammer netted
8.
Head coach Steve Shuff was obviously proud of the Gilmer
effort, saying the "young" team had done well all season.
Shuff said they had a very solid year, ending with a 13-10
record. Gilmer is losing only two seniors: Doug Shattuck
and Dylan Tomblin.
The Gilmer County varsity basketball squad lists as members:
Daniel DuLude, Ryan Hough, Dylan Tomblin, Zach Burkhammer,
Jordan Knight, Cody James, William Radcliff, Doug Shattuck,
Cody Grogg, James Farley, Luke Montgomery and Jalil Hosey.
Wendall Tomblin is assistant coach. The manager is Herman Li,
ball boy is Trey Shuff and stats are kept by Brandy Farley.
Despite being ill, Gilmer's James Farley comes
out of nowhere and makes this clean block.
William Radcliff goes up for two in traffic.
Daniel DuLude looks downcourt for the outlet pass.
Head coach Steve Shuff giving sideline instructions.
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