Friday, December 22, 2023

Caleb New Sinks Three Free Throws to Lift Tigers Past North Andrew

Worth County struggled on the boards against North Andrew as they entered another difficult place to play in. With their best rebounder, Karson Briner, seeing limited action with an ankle injury, they only had 20 rebounds the whole game. They dug themselves into a hole against the Cardinals, but they shot nearly 50% from the field to stay in the game. Tyler New had 31 points, a season high, and Caleb New added 17.

The game was back and forth, with the Tigers clawing back and the game turning into a scoring duel between Tyler New and Braxton Linville. But it looked like the Tigers’ best efforts would come up short for the second time in a row after North Andrew led 57-52 late.

But Worth County clawed back, and with nine seconds left and trailing 58-57, the Cardinals hammered Caleb New attempting a 3-point shot, and he hit all three shots to put the Tigers up 60-58.

North Andrew rushed the ball down the floor for the last shot, but Tyler New stole an entry pass as time expired to preserve the win.

Tyler New had 31 points, Caleb New 17, Cole Ruby 6, Bo Collins 4, and Karson Briner 2.

Tyler New had four 3-pointers, as did Caleb New. Cole Ruby had the other two. 

Caleb New was 5 for 5 from the free throw line.

Bo Collins had 7 rebounds. Ethan Lininger had 5, Karson Briner 3, Hayden Sanders and Cannon Fletcher 2 each, and Caleb New 1.

Bo Collins played a good floor game, getting open people the ball, getting 7 assists. Hayden Sanders had 3, Cole Ruby and Tyler New 2, and Cannon Fletcher, Caleb New, and Karson Briner 1 each.

Tyler New had 2 steals while Hayden Sanders and Cole Ruby had 1.

Hayden Sanders took 2 charges on defense. Caleb New took 1.

Tyler New had 5 tips. Caleb New, Karson Briner, and Bo Collins had 1 each.


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