Wheelersburg, OH — Waverly's basketball team put up a determined fight on the road but fell to Wheelersburg 60-49, dropping their record to 5-3 on the season. Despite the loss, the Tigers showed great heart and resilience throughout the contest, with several players stepping up to contribute meaningful minutes in the away environment. Kage Alexander led the charge for Waverly with an outstanding 21-point performance, connecting on 7 of 19 field goal attempts and an impressive 7 of 9 free throws. Alexander got the Tigers off to a strong start, scoring the game's first basket and adding 9 points in the opening quarter to keep his team within striking distance as they trailed 16-11. The Tigers showed their fighting spirit in the second quarter when they mounted a mini-comeback, cutting Wheelersburg's lead to just two points at 24-22 after a three-point play sequence from Landyn Russell. Sawyer Myers provided excellent support with 10 points on 5 of 13 shooting, while Russell chipped in 9 points despite battling foul trouble throughout the game. Russell made his presence felt at the free-throw line, connecting on 5 of 7 attempts and showcasing his ability to draw contact in the paint. Davion McBride also made key contributions with 8 points on efficient 2 of 3 shooting from the field, including a crucial three-pointer in the second quarter and perfect 3-for-3 free-throw shooting. Though Wheelersburg used several scoring runs to build their advantage, including a 6-point streak in the first quarter and multiple momentum-shifting sequences in the fourth quarter, Waverly never stopped competing. The Tigers continued to battle until the final buzzer, with Alexander, Myers, and Russell all contributing late baskets to close out the game on a positive note. This resilient effort will serve the team well as they continue their season with a solid 5-3 record.