Waverly, OH — Waverly picked up an impressive 57-50 home victory over Eastern Brown, improving their record to 11-8 on the season. The team delivered a well-rounded performance that showcased their offensive depth and ability to maintain composure under pressure throughout the contest. The game began with Waverly establishing early control, as Kage Alexander got things started from the free-throw line and quickly built momentum with solid contributions from Kai Keesee and Landyn Russell. Alexander was particularly effective in the first quarter, scoring 7 points to help Waverly build a commanding 20-11 lead. The team continued their strong play into the second quarter, with Alexander adding another 7 points while Davion McBride connected on a crucial three-pointer to extend the advantage to 32-19 at halftime. Eastern Brown mounted a determined comeback attempt in the third quarter, going on a 9-point scoring run that cut Waverly's lead to just four points at 36-32. However, Waverly showed great resilience and responded with key baskets from McBride and Keesee to weather the storm. In the fourth quarter, the team pulled away for good behind Alexander's continued excellence at the free-throw line and clutch shooting from multiple players. Alexander led all scorers with an outstanding 21-point performance, shooting an efficient 45% from the field and knocking down 11 of 14 free throws. McBride provided excellent support with 12 points on impressive 67% field goal shooting, including 2-of-4 from three-point range. Russell contributed 9 points while shooting 83% from the free-throw line, and Keesee added 7 points with solid 67% field goal accuracy. The balanced scoring attack and strong free-throw shooting down the stretch helped Waverly secure a well-deserved victory in front of their home crowd.