Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Keyser Whips Petersburg, 82-44

Cumberland Times-News

KEYSER, W.Va. - Matt Wilmer got the job done on both ends of the court Tuesday night to lead fifth-ranked Keyser to an 82-44 thumping of Petersburg in their West Virginia Class AA sectional championship game Tuesday evening.

Wilmer finished with a game best 21 points, and added eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and a blocked shot.

Jeremy Green had a double-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks, and Preston Hartman scored 15 points. Jarell Ross added eight points and nine rebounds, and Wes Washington dished out eight assists for Keyser.

Derek Miller had 16 points and Marcus Hahn 10 for Petersburg

The Golden Tornado clung to a 16-10 lead following the first period, and was in control at 37-20 at halftime. The score was 58-33 at the end of the third quarter.

Keyser (12-10) is off until Thursday, March 6, when it will play the winner of Frankfort/Berkeley Springs in the Region 2 championship.

The Vikings finished the season with a 9-13 record.