Wolverines slay Dragons in OT thriller

Your Wakeland Wolverines survived another close one this past Tuesday night as they beat the Dragons of Southlake in their own lair by a score of 72-71 in OT. Wakeland jumped out on the Dragons in the first quarter by a score of 17 to 11, and saw that lead extend by double digits at the half. However, the Wolverines knew that Southlake would not go down without a fight, and that is exactly what they got. Wakeland saw their lead squander to a mere 8 points by the end of the third. In the last few minutes of regulation the Dragons rained 3 pointers of fire as they tied the game with a "3" with just 3 seconds remainig to send the contest into extra time. In overtime, with just seconds remaining and the Wolverines down one point, Noah Westerfield was fouled during a lay-up. He calmy sank both free throws putting Wakeland up one, and Southlake's last 3pt heave rimmed in and out, which gave the Wolverines their 10th win in a row. Junior Varsity Coach Blake Reedy commented to the Carroll Tribune-Herald, "it was fun to come back to Coach Tidwell's alma matter and take it to them!" Cameron Walker led the Wolverines with 14 points and 9 rebounds, just barely missing out on yet another double-double. Noah Westerfield was close behind Walker with 11 points and 7 boards while sophomore Sam Schwietz added 12 points. Sean Watkins and Jordan Harris both added 6 assists. This brings Wakeland's overall record to 10-0. They will put their winning streak on the line as they will travel to the Forney Tournament this Thursday and take on the Lions of Waco in the opening round. Go Wakeland!