Arendell Parrott stays in front, defeats Bethel Christian
Arendell Parrott never trailed, but it wasn't an easy contest Thursday with its crosstown rival.
The Patriots picked up a 35-32 win over Bethel Christian Thursday, winning their first game under new coach Christopher "Smoke" Brown. APA (1-2) led by as many as 11 in the second half, then overcame a Bethel Christian (2-4) charge to secure the win.
"We build our reputation on playing hard and being scrappy," Brown said. "Free throws win us the game tonight and we've just got to fix some of our mistakes. Still, I'm proud of the guys."
The Patrio
ts scored the game's first six points and eventually took a 15-6 lead early in the second after a J. Allen Smith 3-pointer. Tyler Sanderson answered for the Trojans with two perimeter shots and a free throw as the Trojans closed the deficit to 19-15 at the half.
Smith hit another 3-pointer to open up the scoring in the third and the Patriots eventually pushed their advantage to 28-17 after a William Corey basket late in the frame. Bethel Christian continued to fight in the low-scoring affair and when Alex Hill stole an entry pass and scored, the Trojans trailed 34-32 with 1:08 to play. After Connor Woelfel split a pair of free throws with 13 seconds to play, Bethel Christian had an opportunity to tie the game.
Unfortunately, the Trojans missed and APA hung on.
The Patriots scored all five of their fourth quarter points at the line.
Bethel Christian coach Bert Potter said the team is making great strides.
"We've been playing hard and early in the season, the focus is on the mental aspect," Potter said.
"We're still working, but if we can get the toughness down, everything else will work out."
Fletcher Jones led APA with 9 points and Smith added 8. For Bethel Christian, Sanderson had a game-high 15 and Josh Holmes added 9
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Arendell Parrott never trailed, but it wasn't an easy contest Thursday with its crosstown rival.
The Patriots picked up a 35-32 win over Bethel Christian Thursday, winning their first game under new coach Christopher "Smoke" Brown. APA (1-2) led by as many as 11 in the second half, then overcame a Bethel Christian (2-4) charge to secure the win.
"We build our reputation on playing hard and being scrappy," Brown said. "Free throws win us the game tonight and we've just got to fix some of our mistakes. Still, I'm proud of the guys."
The Patrio
ts scored the game's first six points and eventually took a 15-6 lead early in the second after a J. Allen Smith 3-pointer. Tyler Sanderson answered for the Trojans with two perimeter shots and a free throw as the Trojans closed the deficit to 19-15 at the half.
Smith hit another 3-pointer to open up the scoring in the third and the Patriots eventually pushed their advantage to 28-17 after a William Corey basket late in the frame. Bethel Christian continued to fight in the low-scoring affair and when Alex Hill stole an entry pass and scored, the Trojans trailed 34-32 with 1:08 to play. After Connor Woelfel split a pair of free throws with 13 seconds to play, Bethel Christian had an opportunity to tie the game.
Unfortunately, the Trojans missed and APA hung on.
The Patriots scored all five of their fourth quarter points at the line.
Bethel Christian coach Bert Potter said the team is making great strides.
"We've been playing hard and early in the season, the focus is on the mental aspect," Potter said.
"We're still working, but if we can get the toughness down, everything else will work out."
Fletcher Jones led APA with 9 points and Smith added 8. For Bethel Christian, Sanderson had a game-high 15 and Josh Holmes added 9
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