JUNCTION CITY - Woodlawn’s Jude Roberts hit a 3-pointer with 14 seconds left to cut Junction City’s lead to four, but the Dragons were able to hang on for a 56-51 victory over the Bears in a crucial 8-2A showdown Tuesday night at Junction City.
Junction City moved to 8-1 in conference play and into sole possession of first place with the victory while Woodlawn drops to 7-2 in league action in a second-place tie with Fordyce.
The two teams entered Tuesday night’s game with identical 7-1 conference marks, but the Bears owned the tie-breaker by virtue of their 54-51 win over the Dragons back on Dec. 14 at Woodlawn.
Meanwhile, Woodlawn and Fordyce split their games this year, though the Redbugs will have the point advantage in the tie-breaker system according to Bears Coach Logan Adair. The Bears lost at Fordyce, 61-52, on Dec. 12.
There is still a possibility for a three-way tie between the three schools for the regular season championship since Junction City must still play at Fordyce on Tuesday. The order of finish will determine the seeding for the 8-2A District Tournament that will be hosted by Woodlawn this year.
Junction City seemed to be in control about midway through the fourth quarter when the Dragons built a 13-point lead after Woodlawn had cut it to six. However, the Bears came charging back, using a couple of dunks by Raylon Lawson and Roberts’ corner 3 to cut it to 55-51 with 14 seconds left.
The Dragons converted one of two free throws after Roberts’ shot. However, Woodlawn’s ensuing 3-point attempt was off the mark and Junction City was able to hang on for the win.
The Bears fell to 15-7 overall and 7-2 in conference with the loss. The Dragons improved to 14-5 overall and 8-1 in league action.
Woodlawn 65, Fordyce 61
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