Ethan Rhonehouse drives in to score a basket for the home team.
The Paulding Boys basketball team took on Miller City at home on Monday, December 19. The game started with Miller City easily taking the lead from the Panthers. Mark Kuhlman rocked the boat quickly. Paulding couldn’t get a grip on the ball with the turnovers going to Miller City. The only points scored on the home side were six points by Ethan Rhonehouse. Mind you, Paulding is not a bad team. It was just a struggle to get in gear and they did.
The second period rolled around and both teams were able to score. Paulding and Miller City both tacked on 14 points. Ethan Rhonehouse and Preston Ingol both posted 3-point baskets in this quarter. The half score was 20-29, with the Wildcats leading the game.
The third period was 3-point heaven for Paulding. Cameron Doster knocked in three in a row and two more from under the basket. It was a good night for him.
In the final quarter, Paulding continued with three point baskets from Marcus Miller, Rhonehouse, Kameron Echols, and Preston Ingol. For the night Paulding posted 30 points worth of 3-point baskets. Perhaps not a record, but must definitely laudable for this hardworking team.
The Panthers worked hard and did not give up. The first quarter sunk the team and they clawed their way back. The nine point deficit borrowed in the first period is what the game finished with when the clock ran out, giving Miller City the 55-64 victory.
Score by Quarter:
Paulding: 6 14 15 20 = 55
Miller City: 15 14 22 13 = 64
Paulding Scorers: Carson Shull 2; Marcus Miller 3; Ethan Rhonehouse 14; Jaret Miller 1; Kameron Echols 5; Cameron Doster 16; Preston Ingol 9; Logan Bradford 2; Griffin Harder 3.
Miller City Scorers: Justin Snyder 3; Mitch Gable 8; Mark Kuhlman 15; Jaob Kuhlman 17; Tyler Schroeder 2; Matt Niese 6; Jordan Barlage 2; Noah Otto 11.
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