Waverly, OH — Waverly pulled off an impressive 46-40 home victory over Northwest, improving their outstanding record to 4-1 on the season. After facing adversity early in the game, the team showed tremendous heart and determination to mount a comeback that showcased their resilience and teamwork. The game got off to a challenging start as Northwest jumped out to an early lead, scoring 8 straight points to take a commanding 10-2 advantage in the first quarter. However, Kage Alexander #10 refused to let his team fall too far behind, single-handedly keeping Waverly in the game with 8 points in the opening period. Northwest continued their strong play into the second quarter, extending their run to 10 consecutive points and building a 20-8 lead. Alexander and Gunnar Myers #23 began to chip away at the deficit, with Myers contributing 4 points in the second quarter as Waverly cut the gap to 22-14 at halftime. The third quarter marked the turning point of the game, as Waverly began their remarkable comeback. Sawyer Myers #22 sparked the rally with efficient shooting, going a perfect 3-for-3 from the field and adding 5 points in the quarter. Alexander continued his stellar performance, adding 9 more points in the period, including a crucial three-pointer. The momentum completely shifted when Garrett Rosenberger #44 knocked down a clutch basket to give Waverly their first lead of the game at 30-29, capping off a thrilling quarter that ended in a 30-30 tie. Waverly seized control in the fourth quarter with outstanding performances across the roster. Alexander was absolutely dominant, exploding for 8 more points including two three-pointers to finish with a game-high 27 points on 10-22 shooting. Myers completed a perfect shooting night, going 3-for-3 from the field and 1-for-1 from the free-throw line for 7 points. In the closing minutes, Kai Keesee #2 stepped up big at the free-throw line, converting 3-of-4 attempts to help seal the victory. The team's balanced effort and clutch performances down the stretch proved to be the difference in this exciting win.