WELLSVILLE — Second-chance points for Wellsville High and an inability for Iola High’s Mustangs to finish shot attempts on their end of the floor spelled doom Friday in a 73-46 loss.
Wellsville broke open a tight game late in the first half, turning a five-point cushion into a 36-23 lead at intermission.
The beat continued into the second half, as the Eagles successfully turned on the jets to extend their lead to 58-36.
Iola’s Cortland Carson led the Mustangs with 24 points, followed by Lucas Maier with eight.
The Mustangs lost the services of Landon Weide midway through the third quarter after Weide turned an ankle, the same ankle he injured in December. Iola head coach Luke Bycroft said after the game he was uncertain how long the senior will be sidelined.
Chase Douglas scored 12 to lead Wellsville, which had 12 different players score points.
