It was more challenging than it perhaps should have been, but the Warrenton boys basketball team managed to pull off a 53-45 win over Owensville in the consolation game of the Hermann Tournament on …
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Warrenton Boys Survive for Consolation
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By Derrick Forsythe, Record Sports Editor
It was more challenging than it perhaps should have been, but the Warrenton boys basketball team managed to pull off a 53-45 win over Owensville in the consolation game of the Hermann Tournament on Saturday.It was part of a makeup series of games that had been postponed from the previous weekend, and for Warrenton it meant two games in less than 24 hours after going a full week without action.The Warriors had struggledtheir way to a 54-47 loss to Orchard Farm on Friday night, falling behind by as much as 19.“We never got into an offensive rhythm on Friday,” said Coach Mike Uffmann. “Saturday was much better. We definitely settled down compared to what we looked like on Friday.”Owensville jumped out 6-0 early, before Warrenton clawed back. Junior Ben Stephens put the Warriors ahead 13-10 on a three-quarter court heave at the end of the first quarter.“We didn’t panic when we got behind early, which was nice,” said Uffmann. “Our guys found their shots and worked our way back into it.”Uffmann says his team exhibited better shot selection on Friday, knocking down 4 of 7 three-pointers, after hitting just 3 of 16 on Friday. The Warriors focused on pounding the ball into the paint more.“Everything was inside out,” said Uffmann. “Everything started with a post touch. That’s where are strengths are, but we just haven’t been playing to it.”Owensville still maintained a 29-25 advantage at halftime, before Warrenton began to take control. Uffmann says the Warriors didn’t make the game as difficult as they should have for the Dutchmen.“Defensively, we weren’t real happy,” said Uffmann. “Our helpside was really late, and they were getting into the lane on their initial drive. Our closeouts weren’t very good.”Fortunately, Warrenton’s offense was strong enough to give them a 37-34 edge heading into the final period.“We were playing unselfish and distributing the ball,” said Uffmann. “Every time we buy in and do that, we get the result we want. Hopefully we stick to that gameplan a little more.”He liked the balance he saw from his team. Ron Richardson netted a game-high 17, while Stephens and Craig Vardiman each had nine points. Richardson was particularly strong in the second half.“We won the game by taking smart, high-percentage shots,” said Uffmann.
Warrenton junior Alec Tonioli shoots during a recent game.
