UNIONTOWN — The Marmaton Valley High School boys’ basketball team defeated Uniontown 47-36, snapping a prolonged losing streak dating back to the 2018-2019 season, kicking off the second portion of the season in style.
Uniontown struggled to score, while Marmaton Valley took advantage of outstanding rebounding to create extra possessions and second-chance shots.
When it was all said and done, Marmaton Valley had 30 rebounds and 13 steals. With production like that, your chances of winning go up, giving your shooters extra shots and keeping your opponent out of the paint.
I am extremely proud of these boys,” said Wildcats head coach Gavin Cole. “This win has been a long time coming and despite our struggles over the past couple years the kids have continued to show up every day with a good attitude and continue to work. I am glad that work could finally be rewarded.”
Quincy Adams scored 16 points. Jaedon Granere scored 12 and had seven rebounds. Brayden Lawson had six and 10 rebounds. Chase Smith scored four. Dylan Drake, Robert Cook, Bryce Ensminger, and Wyatt Ard each scored two. Drake and Granere each had four steals as well. Granere, Adams, and Lawson also contributed two assists each.
Marmaton Valley is 1-3 and plays at Oswego Friday.
