Philo's found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to Morgan on Friday. The Philo Electrics escaped with a win against the River View Black Bears by the margin of a single free throw, 72-71. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Electrics also won the last time the pair played back in February.
Philo found their leader in sophomore Rusty Trout, who posted 17 points. Another player making a difference was Camden Stoner, who went 5 of 10 en route to 11 points and six rebounds.
Electrics
| 12/20/24 vs River View | 18 |
| 02/09/24 @ John Glenn | 17 |
| 12/01/23 vs Cristo Rey | 14 |
| 01/09/24 vs Maysville | 14 |
| 01/12/24 @ River View | 13 |
Philo was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since the start of last season.
River View's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Hayden Walters, who went 5 of 12 on his way to 20 points, and Layton Massie, who had 11 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Massie is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last five games he's played. Laired Williamson was another key player, putting up nine points and six rebounds.
Philo's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for River View, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Philo wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 43-38 win against Lakewood on the 23rd. As for River View, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 66-46 victory against Ridgewood on the 27th.
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