Wildcats pick up sixth straight victory

Sports

February 16, 2013 - 12:00 AM

PLEASANTON — It’s reached the point that five-point decisions have to be considered blowouts for Marmaton Valley High’s boys.
Friday’s 54-49 win over host Pleasanton marked the first game in four the Wildcats won by more than two points.
“We were actually up 11, but we kind of slowed down a bit,” Marmaton Valley coach Tim Stinnett said.
Still, it was not enough to prevent Marmaton Valley from winning its sixth game in a row.
Stinnett praised the work of Lucas Hamlin, who had 13 points and 13 rebounds in the winning cause. Cole Becker led the way with 19 points, and Chance Stevenson had 12. Nathan Smart delivered four points and five rebounds. Carlos Gonzales and Ryan Smith scored three apiece.
“We played well, but I wish we would’ve kept our foot on the gas,” Stinnett said. “Sometimes I think they do it to stress me out.”
Pleasanton won the junior varsity contest, 35-33. Micheal Genn scored 15 for the Wildcats.
In girls action, Pleasanton won 63-35.
“They came out shooting well, and we struggled at the start,” Marmaton Valley girls coach Kent Houk said.
The Wildcats pulled to within 12 in the third quarter before Pleasanton closed with a kick. The lead grew to 30 by the fourth quarter, triggering a running clock.
Kaitlin Ensminger led Marmaton Valley with nine points. Mackenzie Tynon scored eight with 10 rebounds. Kacie Shadden followed with seven points. Kailey Boyd scored five, Emily Meiwes had four and MaRyiah Cavendar two.
The Wildcats will wrap up regular season play Thursday at West Franklin.

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