Newcomerstown took full advantage of overtime to defeat Bowerston Conotton Valley 52-49 at Bowerston Conotton Valley High on Jan. 26 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The first quarter gave Newcomerstown a 12-8 lead over Bowerston Conotton Valley.
The Trojans’ shooting moved in front for a 21-13 lead over the Rockets at the half.
Bowerston Conotton Valley tried to dig out of the hole by climbing within 34-31 in the third quarter.
Nothing was decided in the fourth quarter, with the Trojans and the Rockets locked in a 47-47 stalemate.
Newcomerstown got the better of the first overtime-period scoring, finishing the game in style with a 5-2 edge.
Last time Bowerston Conotton Valley and Newcomerstown played in a 56-18 game on Jan. 20, 2023.
Recently on Jan. 16, Bowerston Conotton Valley squared off with Richmond Edison in a basketball game.
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