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[Ethan Sargeant | WOUB]

South Gallia Rebels stop Eastern Eagles’ flight path to second win of the season

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CROWN CITY, Ohio (WOUB) — The Eastern Eagles traveled to Crown City in hopes to get their second win of the season over the South Gallia Rebels.

Eastern came out the gates cold going down 5-0 quick due to some quick fouls and lazy possessions on the offensive end that led to blocks from South Gallia big man Brayden Hammond.

The Eagles fought back through the rest of the quarter and went into the second quarter with a lead. Eastern held this lead until halfway through the quarter when South Gallia began taking advantage of the Eagles defense and went into the half up 25-18.

The Rebels tried to put the games to rest in the third quarter taking multiple 12 point leads throughout the quarter, but Eastern was able to claw their way back into the game with multiple huge buckets from Trey Hill who finished with a game high 21 points. The Rebels ended the quarter 32-26.

Gavin Murphy dribbles the ball toward South Gallia’s net during their game at South Gallia High School in Crown City, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. [Alex Eicher | WOUB]
Trey Hill takes a deep breath after missing a free throw during their game at South Gallia High School in Crown City, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. [Alex Eicher | WOUB]
Connor Nolan of Eastern High School is fouled by Blaik Saunders during their game at South Gallia High School in Crown City, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. [Alex Eicher | WOUB]
South Gallia Coach shouts directions to his team during their game against Eastern High School at South Gallia High School in Crown City, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. [Alex Eicher | WOUB]
Trey Hill passes the ball during their game at South Gallia High School in Crown City, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. [Alex Eicher | WOUB]
Head Coach David Knight talks strategy during their game at South Gallia High School in Crown City, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. [Alex Eicher | WOUB]
Gavin Murphy passes the ball during their game at South Gallia High School in Crown City, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. [Alex Eicher | WOUB]
Bryce Newland of the Eastern Eagles dribbles the ball down the court during their game against South Gallia at South Gallia High School in Crown City, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.
South Gallia Rebel Brayden Hammond dribbles the ball toward Eastern’s net during their game against Eastern High School at South Gallia High School in Crown City, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.
Tristan Saber, of the South Gallia Rebels, takes a free throw during their game against Eastern High School at South Gallia High School in Crown City, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

The fourth quarter started back and forth with both teams matching buckets until South Gallia was able to take advantage of a few sloppy offensive possessions from the Eagles and take a 11 point lead. The Eagles tried to fight back playing scrappy defense and were able to get the game within 5 with 2 minutes left. South Gallia was able to hold off the Eagles to earn the 52-41 Victory.

Coach Kight talked about how free throws affected the Eagles chances of pulling this game out “When we get the opportunity to go to the line we got to make the free throws. We were 8/23 but we missed 4 front ends of 1-1’s so really you’re 8/27 and you’re not going to win a close ball game against anybody shooting 8/27 from the free throw line.”

The Eagles hope to clean up these few mistakes and get back into the win column against state ranked Trimble on Friday.