The Chase County Bulldogs and the Madison Bulldogs split a thrilling doubleheader Tuesday night, with Chase County rallying late to win the girls contest and Madison pulling away in the boys game.
In the girl’s matchup, Madison controlled much of the night early on. The Bulldogs led 7-6 at the end of the first quarter and used a 10-0 run to open the second period to build momentum. Madison held a 21-13 advantage at halftime and extended the lead to 28-19 by the end of the third quarter.
But Chase County saved its best for last.
After trailing the entire game, Chase County finally grabbed its first lead with just 1:30 remaining, going in front 33-32. Madison had a chance to tie in the closing seconds, but a three-pointer at the buzzer was off the mark, sealing a 35-32 Chase County victory.
Madelyn Wilson powered Chase County with 18 points. Madison was led by Sadie Albert with 11 points.
Coach Clayton Happy credits his defense for the win.
Turnovers proved costly for Madison, which committed 21 in the game, including 15 in the second half. Chase County struggled from long range, finishing just 1-of-19 from three-point range, but found success inside, converting 13-of-30 attempts from two-point range.
In the boy’s contest, Madison held steady control throughout.
Madison led 15-13 after one quarter and edged ahead 31-30 by halftime. The Bulldogs created some breathing room in the third quarter, stretching the lead to 45-38, and pulled away in the fourth for a 60-47 win.
Coach Alex McNeal says his team is pretty good when they make threes.
Octavien Dean poured in 31 points to lead Madison, while Brayden Grimmett added 17. Chase County was led by Hudson Doty with 20 points in the loss.
Other Area Scores
Girls
Lebo 34 Eureka 31
Olpe 56 Nemaha Central 50 OT
Lyndon 51 Waverly 35
Mission Valley 57 Burlingame 43
MDCV 64 West Franklin 40
Osage City 75 Holton 25
Boys
Hartford 79 Centre 28
Lebo 62 Eureka 48
Olpe 60 Nemaha Central 53
Lyndon 48 Waverly 41
Burlingame 56 Mission Valley 44
West Franklin 71 MDCV 40
