Keyser rolls over Northern, 83-55

Mineral Daily News Tribune
Keyser, W.Va. Freshman point guard Wes Washington recorded a double-double for the best game of his young varsity career in Keyser’s 83-55 victory over the Northern Huskies on Monday evening at Tornado Alley.

Washington scored 11 points and dished out 15 assists for the Golden Tornado, who improved to 11-9 with the victory.

Keyser held a slim 15-13 lead after the first period but then used a 25-point second quarter to take a 40-27 lead into the half.

The Golden Tornado then followed up with a 23-point third quarter to take a commanding 22-point lead into the final frame.

Matt Wilmer led Keyser with 20 points while Preston Hartman and Jeremy Green each had a double-double.

Hartman went for 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Green added 18 points, 10 boards and 3 steals.

Kory Gibson led Northern with a game-high 23 points and Jeff Smith added 13.
Keyser was also victorious in the JV game, 50-33.

Wes Stullenbarger had a game-high 23 points to lead Keyser, while R.C. Pratt had 9 points and 5 assists.

Tony Amtower pulled down a team-high 11 rebounds and Tyler Fraley had 3 steals.
Steven Holtschneider led Northern with 11 points.

Keyser will return to action this evening when caps off a tripleheader at Fort Hill.

The Golden Tornado freshmen will kick things off at 4:15 p.m., followed by the JV game at 6 p.m. and the varsity at 7:30.

Northern (10-10) returns to action this Friday at Mountain Ridge.