Recap
Waverly, OH — Waverly delivered an impressive 60-48 home victory over Wheelersburg, improving their record to 9-6 in what proved to be a dominant team performance. The win showcased excellent balanced scoring and strong execution throughout all four quarters, with the team pulling away steadily after a competitive first quarter. The game started as a back-and-forth battle, with Kage Alexander opening the scoring with a three-pointer before Wheelersburg responded with a 6-point run to take an 8-5 lead. The first quarter remained tight with multiple lead changes, ending with Wheelersburg holding a slim 15-13 advantage. However, Waverly found their rhythm in the second quarter, going on a crucial 11-1 scoring streak that featured contributions from Gunnar Myers, Alexander, Landyn Russell, and Kai Keesee, who capped the run with a beautiful three-pointer to give Waverly a 24-16 lead they wouldn't relinquish. Kage Alexander was simply outstanding, leading all scorers with 24 points on efficient 9-19 shooting while making all five of his free throw attempts. His 11-point third quarter performance helped Waverly extend their lead to 43-34 heading into the final frame. Sawyer Myers provided excellent support with 13 points on 6-15 shooting, including a strong fourth quarter where he scored 5 points to help seal the victory. The fourth quarter saw Waverly maintain control throughout, with contributions from multiple players. Kai Keesee finished with 7 points on perfect shooting (2-4 from the field, 1-1 from three, 2-2 from the line), while Gunnar Myers added 7 points on an impressive 3-5 shooting performance. Russell contributed 6 points and showed great composure at the free-throw line late in the game. This complete team effort resulted in a convincing 12-point victory that showcased Waverly's depth and balanced attack.

