Sunday, February 10, 2008

Keyser blows by Petersburg, 68-53

Cumberland Times-News

KEYSER — Jeremy Green and Preston Hartman combined for 41 points and 30 rebounds, and freshman Wes Washington had 10 assists in his first varsity start as Keyser roared past Petersburg, 68-53, in their Potomac Valley Conference game Saturday evening.

Green scored a game-high 21 points and had 14 rebounds, and Hartman had 20 points and a game-high 16 rebounds as Keyser (9-9) snapped a three-game slide. Caleb Jones added eight points and Washington, moved up from the jayvee team, had 10 assists, three steals and three points.

Keyser led 18-5 after the first quarter and 37-20 at halftime. It was 49-36 heading into the final eight minutes.

Ryan Wratchford had 15 points, Marcus Hahn 13 and Derek Miller 12 for Petersburg (6-12).

Keyser won the jayvee game 66-56. Wesley Stullenbarger had 23 points for Keyser and Matt Mongold had a game-high 27 for Petersburg.

Both teams play again Tuesday. Keyser hosts Northern and Petersburg entertains Pendleton County.