War Eagle Troy Williams scores against Riverside.

HUNTINGDON (December 29) -- In Huntingdon Point Guard Coca Cola Basketball Tournament action, the West Carroll War Eagles battled back from a 33-24 halftime deficit to defeat the Riverside Panthers 74-66.

Led by the inside scoring of Lee Scott (6), Riverside led the War Eagles 12-7 at the end of the first quarter.

Playing aggressively in the block, Scott continued to pace the Panther offense, scoring 12 points to give his team a 33-24 lead at the half.

Employing a half-court press and swarming defense in the paint, West Carroll held Panther Scott scoreless in the third period. Capturing its first lead 41-39 at the 3:38 mark via a Thomas Greer three-point conversion, the War Eagles outscored the Panthers 25-12 to lead 49-45 at the start of the fourth period.

West Carroll’s Greer took over the contest in the final frame, converting an impressive 18 free throws to seal the victory for the War Eagles.

The War Eagles were led offensively by Greer (37 points, three three-pointers, 24 free throw conversions), Clint McClain (13), Xavier Cunningham (6), Brandon Luther (5), Troy Williams (5), Hayden McClain (4) and Justin Scruggs (4).

Riverside was led offensively by Scott (24), Brandon Tibbs (16), Dustin Moore (8), Chase Barnett (6), Andrew Tate (5), Brian McDonald (2), Tevin Phelps (2), Rice Robertson (2) and Ryne Bivens (1).

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