Saturday, February 7, 2009

Hartman powers Keyser to 88-55 victory over Petersburg

PETERSBURG, W.Va. — Preston Hartman poured in 29 points, with his final bucket giving him 1,000 in his high school career, as fifth-ranked Keyser powered past Petersburg, 88-55, Saturday night at Petersburg.

Hartman hit 13 field goals and a free throw for his game-high total. He went over the 1,000 mark with a field goal with 1:52 remaining, and now has 1,001 career points.

Hartman was also busy on the glass, hauling in a game-high 19 rebounds for the Golden Tornado (10-6), which has won three of its last four.

Jeremy Green and Matt Wilmer also had big nights, Green with 22 points and Wilmer with 16 points, four three-point goals and five assists. Wes Washington added eight points.

Ryan Wratchford hit seven three-point goals and finished with 23 points for Petersburg. Ben Halterman had 10 points and David Taylor nine.

Keyser led by just 41-34 at halftime, and the Vikings were still within striking distance after three periods, down 63-52. But the Tornado dominated the final eight minutes, outscoring Petersburg 25-3.

Keyser’s jayvees improved to 12-1 with a 70-61 victory. Ethan LaRue had 17 points and R.C. Pratt 16 points and seven rebounds. Petersburg’s jayvees hit 14 three-point goals. Chase Feaster had 24 points and seven threes, and Matt Mongold 14 points and four threes.

Keyser plays at Northern and Petersburg hosts Moorefield on Tuesday.

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