Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Southern Edges Keyser, 57-56

Cumberland Times-News

OAKLAND - Jeff Stem hit the second of a two-shot foul with 6.8 seconds left to lift third-ranked Southern to its sixth win in a row.

After a series of timeouts were called following Stem's free throw, Keyser threw the ball away on its possession and the Rams regained possession to win the game.

Stem led the Rams (8-6, 7-3) with 20 points, while Drew Proudfoot scored 14 and Dan Shockey 11. Jordan Pacella added eight.

For Keyser (8-7, 5-6), Matt Wilmer led the way with 21 points, while Preston Hartman hit six field goals, including two three-point goals, to score 14 points. Jeremy Green added 11.

Southern won the junior varsity game, 43-37, with Joe Kisselovich scoring 19 for the Rams, and Calvin Hilliard scoring 10. Wes Washington scored 10 for Keyser.

Southern hosts Petersburg today.