Keyser Secures Pair of Victories During Busy Weekend

Keyser continued its’ weekend roll Saturday pummeling Petersburg 88-55 in Grant County.
Preston Hartman made it back-to-back big nights leading Keyser with 29 points and 19 rebounds, just missing consecutive 20-20 nights for the Golden Tornado. Hartman also hit the 1,000-point plateau in the final period.
Hartman’s week (four games) have included 89 points (22.25 avg.) and 66 rebounds (16.5 avg.) and four double-doubles.
Jeremy Green was huge again for Keyser, adding 22 points while senior guard Matt Wilmer chipped in 16 points and five assists for the Tornado.
Keyser improved to 10-6 and will play Tuesday at Northern.

Keyser Defeats Bishop Walsh, 74-70

Keyser converted 11-of-16 free throws over the final two minutes and Preston Hartman put together a 20-20 night as the Golden Tornado upset Bishop Walsh 74-70 on Haystack Mountain Friday night.
Hartman had a career night as the Golden Tornado used the formula that managed Mountain Ridge a few days earlier, pounding the basketball inside to their post players.
Hartman scored 20 points but his collection of 20 rebounds were more impressive, as the senior forward paced four Golden Tornado in double figures in the victory.
Senior guard Jeremy Green added 19 points and 10 rebounds to account for a double-double, and forward Maverick Nelson helped Hartman man the painted area gathering 13 points and 12 boards to reach double-digits in two categories as well.
Matt Wilmer just missed that same feat, scoring ten points, many on freebies to seals the win down the stretch, while coming away with nine rebounds.
Point guard Wes Washington had a good all-around night as well, dishing out nine assists (6 in the first quarter) and collecting seven loose caroms while scoring five.
Keyser didn’t exactly light in up in the final frame, as its’ offensive output was downright Spartan.
Walsh limited Keyser to a lone field goal over the final eight minute span, but Keyser hit enough of its’ free throws (12-of-21) during the final frame to hold onto the win.
Chris Khatarian led all scorers for BW with 30 points.