Port Clinton wins distaff nail-biter over Perkins, 53-52
From staff reports
PERKINS TWP. For every team going through the rebuilding process, there’s usually a marquee win that signals the program has turned a corner and is on the path to success. That might’ve been the case for Port Clinton in its 53-52 victory over Perkins.
The Redskins (4-11, 2-6 Sandusky Bay Conference Bay Division) rallied from a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Pirates in dramatic fashion. With about six minutes to play, the Port Clinton girls trailed, 47-40, but finished the game on a 13-5 run, which culminated with Da’Cariya Lanier, who had a game-high 28 points, stealing the ball and scoring on a layup with eight seconds to play for the final points.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
PORT CLINTON Port Clinton trailed early but rallied in the second quarter to take the lead and held on for a 52-50 win over Huron.
The Tigers led 14-7 after the first quarter but the Redskins rallied to take a 24-22 lead into the half. Port Clinton (1-3, 1-1 SBC Bay) led 36-35 after three quarters and outscored Huron, 16-15, in the fourth.
It was the first win of the season for the Redskins, who got a game-high 23 points from Da’Cariya Lanier, 12 of which came in the second half. Lanier made five 3-pointers and scored seven points in the fourth quarter. Teammate Olivia Jackson finished with 14 points.