A nook of opportunity was all that was needed and The Plains Athens nabbed it to nudge past McArthur Vinton County 54-51 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The Bulldogs avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 16-9 stretch over the final quarter.
The Vikings came from behind to grab the advantage heading to the fourth quarter over the Bulldogs 42-38.
The Plains Athens’ offense jumped to a 24-20 lead over McArthur Vinton County at halftime.
The Bulldogs drew first blood by forging a 15-9 margin over the Vikings after the first quarter.
In recent action on December 22, The Plains Athens faced off against Pomeroy Meigs and McArthur Vinton County took on Chillicothe Southeastern on December 29 at McArthur Vinton County High School. For more, click here.
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