Pickford topples Hurons, 64-63 in close game

The Hurons took a 64-63 loss to a very good Pickford Panther squad across the Bridge Tuesday and face another tough Class D school, Posen, in Viking territory on Friday. Rogers City had the lead and the ball with 23 seconds to go, but turned the ball over to the Panthers, who took advantage of the situation. A rebound shot fell for the Panthers as they moved ahead by one, and then a Huron shot rattled out at the buzzer.

The Hurons led 14-13 at the end of the first quarter and trailed 33-29 at halftime. Down 10 points in the fourth quarter, the Hurons came back to take the lead in the closing moments. Kyle Greene scored a career-best 35 points in a dominating performance. Tim Cercone added 18. ?Pickford won it at the free throw line by hitting on 21-of-25 free throws,? said coach Karl Grambau. Rogers City connected on 13-of-19 at the line.

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THE JUNIOR varsity Hurons had better luck in the UP, winning 52-36. The score was tied at 17 at halftime before the Hurons took charge in the third quarter. Chris Santini and Justin Wilbert each scored 14 points while Justin Senff scored 10 and Derek McLennan added nine.

LAST THURSDAY in Alcona, the Tigers tried to slow down the pace, but ended up falling to the Hurons 38-33. Alcona led 9-8 at the end of the first quarter, but trailed 27-24 at halftime. Each team had trouble finding the bottom of the basket in the second half, but the Hurons found a way to win. Greene scored 16 points in the victory.

THE JV lost in Alcona, but no details were available. The Hurons (11-4) play in Posen Friday and host Inland Lakes Tuesday.

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