Recap
Waverly, OH — Waverly dominated their home matchup against North Adams with a convincing 50-42 victory, improving their impressive record to 8-4 on the season. The team showcased balanced scoring and strong teamwork throughout all four quarters to secure the eight-point win in front of their home crowd.
The game started as a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading baskets and three-pointers early on. After a tied 8-8 first quarter, Waverly exploded in the second period behind an incredible individual performance from Davion McBride. McBride caught fire with a spectacular 9-point scoring streak, nailing a three-pointer followed by three consecutive two-point field goals to help build a commanding 17-8 lead. McBride finished with 13 points on efficient 5-7 shooting from the field, including 1-2 from three-point range.
Kage Alexander took over as the game progressed, putting together a dominant performance that led all scorers with 19 points. Alexander was nearly unstoppable from the field, connecting on an outstanding 9 of 11 field goal attempts for 82% shooting. His consistent scoring in the third and fourth quarters helped Waverly maintain their lead and pull away from North Adams. Sawyer Myers also delivered a perfect shooting performance, going 4-4 from the field and 1-1 from three-point range to contribute 9 points, including clutch baskets in the fourth quarter that helped seal the victory.
The balanced offensive attack and strong defensive effort allowed Waverly to control the game's tempo and maintain their lead throughout the second half. Gunnar Myers chipped in 4 points while going a perfect 2-2 from the free-throw line, and Landyn Russell added 2 points in the winning effort. This impressive team victory demonstrates the depth and potential of this talented Waverly squad as they continue their successful season.

