Hornets score win over Purple Eagles

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 3 January 2024 at 10:22 pm

Building up a 34-21 half-time advantage, Oakfield-Alabama went on to defeat visiting Albion 67-53 in a non league boys basketball game this evening.

Avery Watterson scored a game high 24 points to lead the Hornets.

Blake Preston scored 20 and Wesley Olles 12 to pace the Purple Eagles which could get no closer than 8 in the second half.

Greece Odyssey 68, Holley 49
Leading by only five, 46-41, after three quarters, Greece Odyssey used a big 22-8 fourth period scoring edge to lock up a 68-49 win over host Holley in another non league contest.

Destin Kuyal scored 20 and Vinny Golisano 18 for Holley.

In a Genesee Region League game, Elba downed visiting Lyndonville 81-31.

Newfane 74, Barker 45
Defending champion Newfane registered its 20th straight Niagara-Orleans League victory by downing visiting Barker 74-45.

Nate Snow scored 14 and Landon Braman 13 to lead a parade of Panthers contributing to the point production.

Isaac Monaco scored 18 and Logan Murrell 14 for Barker which trailed 38-25 at the half.

Akron 47, Wilson 45
Shutout in the third period, Wilson rallied to outscore Akron 21-11 in the final period only to have the comeback bid fall just short as the Tigers nipped the Lakemen 47-45 in another N-O contest.

Up 25-24 at the half, Akron outscored Wilson 11-0 in the third period to extend the lead to 36-24.