Marietta outlasts Gallipolis, 49-41

[jottings]

Visiting Marietta outscored Gallipolis 21-12 in the third period enroute to a 49-41 Southeastern Ohio League hardwood win in the GAHS gym Friday evening.

The Washington County five led 9-8 after one period and 16-15 during the halftime intermission.

Quinton Nibert’s trifecta gave GAHS an 18-16 lead to open second half play, but after Kyle Mitchell’s tipin tied the game at 22-22 with 5:36 left, MHS outscored the Gallians 15-5 the final 5:17 of play and was never headed. Marietta held a 37-27 edge going into the final eight minutes.

Chris McCoy’s two freebies with 2:45 left pulled GAHS within six points, 47-41, but MHS sealed the victory at the free throw line (going two of eight) and playing keep-away during the final minutes of action.

Mitchell, with 12 points and 12 rebounds, one assist and two steals led Gallia Academy. Ethan Moore added eight, Nibert seven and David Rumley, in foul trouble early (he sat out 3:15 of the first period and all of the second before fouling out in the final period) finished with seven points and six rebounds.


Gallipolis shot 50 percent from the two-point line (15 of 30) but was 1 of 15 behind the arc, and 16 of 45 from the field for 28.1 percent. GAHS was equally cold at the foul line, sinking eight of 18 for 44.4 percent. The Blue Devils picked off 31 rebounds, had seven assists, three by McCoy, 10 steals, four by Nibert, picked up 17 personals, and was credited with 14 deflections.

Cole Biehl paced Marietta with 11 points. Zane Eschbaugh added 10 along with Zack Arnold. The Tigers connected on 18 of 35 field goal attempts for 51.4 percent. MHS was 12 of 22 at the foul line. The Tigers had 14 personals and 23 rebounds, five by Eschbaugh.
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Gallipolis will travel to Chillicothe Tuesday to begin second half league play. The Cavs finished first half play with a 7-1 overall mark and perfect 5-0 conference record. CHS has won 19 straight SEOAL games since joining the league last year.

The defending champs defeated Logan 76-41 Friday night. Marietta will travel, to Warren Local Jan. 8 to begin second half action. Gallipolis dropped to 3-6 overall and 1-4 in SEOAL play. Marietta improved to 4-6 overall and 2-3 in league action.

In the preliminary game, Gallipolis’ Nate Allison stole a Marietta pass in the final seconds and was fouled on a layup attempt with 1.6 seconds left, then sank both freebies to give the Blue Imps a thrilling 41-39 victory over the MHS JVs.

Corey Ebehard’s layup tied the score at 39-39 with 40 seconds left to play. MHS called two timeouts in the final seconds before Allison’s steal and game-winning points.

A Marietta desperation shot bounced off the rim as time expired.

Marietta led 9-8 after one period. GAHS held a 16-13 advantage at halftime, but trailed 30-28 going into the final quarter. The Blue Imps outscored MHS 13-8 in the final period.

Dylan Hunter paced GAHS with nine points. Eberfeld added eight, Allison and Nick Mitchell six apiece and Chuck Calvert five for the winners. Keith Schwendemen paced MHS with 10 points. Adam Arnold added eight and Connor Hess seven.

The victory left Gallipolis with an 8-1-season record and in undisputed first place in the SEOAL reserve league with a 4-1 mark at the 2007-08 halfway point. Previous co-leader Ironton lost a 52-50 decision to unbeaten Warren Local at Ironton Friday night. Marietta’s reserves dropped to 3-7 overall and 1-4 in conference play.

Varsity box score:

MARIETTA (49) –Evan Brockmier, 3-2-2-8; Christian Hudspeth, 0-(1)-0-0-3; Cole Biehl, 3-5-7-11; Anthony Taylor, 0-1-7-1; Clayton Matheny, 1-0-0-2; Zane Eschbaugh, 3-4-5-10; Jason Baldwin, 2-0-0-4; Dustin Huck, 0-0-0-0; Zack Arnold, 5-0-1-10. Totals—17-(1)-12-22-49.

GALLIPOLIS (41) – Ethan Moore, 3-2-2-8; Chris Armstrong, 1-0-0-2; Quinton Nibert, 1-(1)-2-3-7; Chris McCoy, 0-3-4-3; Kyle Mitchell, 6-0-5-12; Zack Brown, 0-0-0-0; John Troester, 1-0-2-2; David Rumley, 3-1-2-7. Totals—15-(1)-8-18-41.

Reserve score—Gallipolis 41 Marietta 39
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[warrnwarriorfan]

Jottings: I believe the Warren JV are in first place as they have not lost a game this season.

[jottings]

Warren leads North Division at 5-0 and Gallipolis leads South Division at 4-1, only loss coming at the hands of ironton at Ironton, 45-32.

[jottings]

In Friday's GAHS-Marietta box score, Anthony Taylor had four points (one three-pointer in the first period) and one of seven free throws. Chris Hudspeth did not score.

[GAHS7462]

Don't forget Marietta half court trap. Gallia had no answer.

[GalliaGrad78]

I am sorry to say that I have yet to see the Devils handle any kind of defensive pressure.

[91blue14]

hmmm

[oldschoolblue]

Gallipolis will have trouble with anyone who presses them or sets back in a zone. I can not remember the last time I have seen gallipolis so short handed on guards. They do not take care of the ball well and do not shoot very well. I did see one person drive and pass off against the zone and that was freshman Ethan Moore. This is probably one of the weakest teams i have seen Gallipolis have in many many years, they have also been hit terribly hard with injuries. Good Luck the rest of the way and GO BLUE

[91blue14]

when you have to play freshmen your team is very good or bad too many upperclasmmen walking the halls laying down on their fellow classmates

[GalliaGrad78]

I agree 91, also though, please note there are a couple pretty good guards on the JV squad.

[BBallin fool]

Nick Mitchell is one of them guards on JV Hmmm!!!

[91blue14]

really

[BBallin fool]

I would not bring a name up if he could not play