Monday Roundup: Lions stymied by scorching hot Huskies, as 2nd quarter run, 15 3-pointers headline 81-57 road defeat; GVB girls, Houghton boys split twinbill

OLEAN — Wellsville head coach Raymie Auman knew what his Lions squad was prepared to go up against. A powerhouse to the high school basketball scene for so long not only in Section VI, but in New York State itself — the Olean Huskies, perhaps their toughest contest of the season.

The road trip was made off to the West on Monday to start the final week of the regular season to square off with a 16-1 Huskies team that has simply not lost a beat all year long. They wouldn’t manage to lose it on their home floor, with the forecast on the hardwood calling for the umbrellas.

Simply put: The Huskies made it rain.

Olean poured it on after battling with Wellsville right out of the gate, as they used a massive second quarter run fueled by their phenomenal three-point game, hitting 15 in all, 10 of them off the hand of junior sharpshooter Jack DeRose, who broke the school record for his incredible individual effort from long range to net a game-high 40 points in the team’s 81-57 rout of the Lions.

DeRose started the downpouring right away for the Huskies, countering a well-balanced Lions (10-8) offense through the opening eight minutes, as he scored 13 of Olean’s 17 points in the quarter to give them the narrow lead early on.

In the second quarter however, a reversal, as multiple different Huskies behind DeRose handed in efforts of their own to provide a balanced attack of their doing, tallying a game-high 31 points to pace a 31-9 first half-ending run to extend their lead ultimately for good to distance themselves from Wellsville’s grasp.

Despite falling behind rather quickly at the end of the first half, the Lions still used their balanced offensive front to their advantage in the second half, recording two more strong efforts to continue chipping away at the Huskies, including a 19-point fourth quarter that saw them outscore their opposition to close out the contest.

But in the end, the second quarter run provided by the hosts was more than enough for them to hang on for victory.

Leading the offense for Wellsville was Logan Dunbar, who connected with a team-high 16 points. Cody Costello chipped in with 13 points, while Alex Perkins and Eli Schmidt each recorded nine.

The Lions will wrap up their regular season back home on Thursday with a 6:30 p.m. visit planned from the Archbishop Walsh Eagles.

Wellsville 15 9 14 19 – 57

Olean 17 31 21 12 – 81

WELLSVILLE: Cody Costello 5 2-2 13, Alex Perkins 4 1-2 9, Cooper Brockway 1 0-0 3, Eli Schmidt 4 1-3 9, Logan Dunbar 7 1-2 16, Ty Vogel 3 0-0 7. Totals: 24 5-9 57.
OLEAN: Zion James 2 1-2 6, Kamdyn McClain 4 0-2 10, Jack DeRose 13 4-4 40, Stephen Hoffman 1 2-2 5, Cade Anastasia 5 1-2 11, Thomas Bates 2 0-0 4, Albert Martin 1 0-0 3, Talan Stitt 0 2-2 2. Totals: 28 10-14 81.

3-point goals: Wellsville 4 (Costello, Brockway, Dunbar, Vogel), Olean 15 (DeRose 10, McClain 2, James, Hoffman, Martin).
Total Fouls: Wellsville 15, Olean 13. Fouled out: None.

Houghton Academy 48, Genesee Valley 30

HOUGHTON — Hugo Huang had a strong night from the field, as his breakout performance on offense helped fuel a first half run for Houghton Academy that gave them the lead, ultimately for good, as they pulled away toward their first win in over two weeks with a 48-30 home win over Genesee Valley on Monday.

The Panthers (4-10) created enough room to work in the opening half to grab the lead that would eclipse double digits right before the half reached its conclusion, garnering a 12-5 lead before branching it out to 14 while holding Genesee Valley to just two points in the second quarter.

The 21-7 halftime lead for the hosts was kept in tact, despite the Jaguars (3-15) providing their two best stanzas of offense to keep pace down the stretch. But in the end, Houghton Academy would prevail behind a fantastic night from Huang, who nailed four of the team’s six three-pointers on his way to a season-high 24 points. Malachi DeGolyer had 12 points, while James Adenuga led the boards with nine.

For Genesee Valley, Morgan Torrey led all scorers with a team-high eight points. Ryan Daciw chipped in with five points of his own.

Both teams are back in action tonight, with Houghton Academy remaining at home for the second of three straight home games to end their regular season, hosting Friendship/Scio in a 6:45 p.m. tip-off, while Genesee Valley hits the road for a 7:30 p.m. visit to Whitesville by facing host Andover/Whitesville.

Genesee Valley 5 2 10 13 – 30

Houghton Academy 12 9 12 15 – 48

GENESEE VALLEY: Morgan Torrey 2 3-4 8, Elden Aquila 1 1-3 3, Max Wedge 2 0-0 4, Killian McKnight 1 0-0 2, Ryan Daciw 1 2-2 5, Thai Norasethaporn 1 2-2 4, Fisher Herdman 2 0-0 4. Totals: 10 8-11 30.
HOUGHTON ACADEMY: Hugo Huang 10 0-1 24, Chris Habecker 1 1-2 3, Malachi DeGolyer 5 0-0 12, Levi Martino 1 1-2 3, James Adenuga 1 1-4 4, Sam Winkens 1 0-0 2. Totals: 19 3-9 48.

3-point goals: GV 2 (Torrey, Daciw), HA 6 (Huang 4, DeGolyer 2).
Total Fouls: GV 9, HA 10. Fouled out: None.

Cuba-Rushford 58, Hinsdale 38

CUBA — After both teams went back and forth through the first eight minutes of play, which saw Cuba-Rushford take a one-point lead, the chance to come alive would come soon after.

Enter Braeden Wight, who had arguably the best night of his career for the Rebels, as the sophomore struck from all angles of the floor to provide a hot second quarter for the offense, in the midst of what was a 21-7 run of the visiting Bobcats of Hinsdale to pull away at halftime to ultimately pick up a 58-38 victory in the Wighthouse on Monday.

“We started out really slow, and then we settled in about halfway through the first quarter. We have to start games faster, and become locked in early,” said Rebels coach Bryce Ryan. “Give Hinsdale credit, they hit some tough shots, but Braeden was fantastic. I was really happy for him. He just plays with high basketball IQ and took what the defense gave him. It’s fun to see his confidence grow. We still have a ton to clean up in time for Fillmore. Hopefully we can put together a good game plan for that one.”

Both the Bobcats and Rebels used a balanced offensive effort to fuel the first quarter of action right out of the gate, a frame that saw the hosts in white and blue grab the narrow upper hand with a 13-12 lead. That would create momentum for the Cuba-Rushford (10-8) offense to come to life with their game-changing run to end the opening half.

Led by Wight, the Rebels held the Bobcats to just seven more points while they broke away towards a 15-point halftime lead of Hinsdale (1-14), as the sophomore shooter recorded 14 of the team’s 21 points within the frame to ignite the charges, and setting up shop for a tight second half that would keep the hosts in front until the finish.

Wight would finish with a career-high 24 points. Finishing behind him was Jacob Smith, Jack Frank and Dom Bello, as they each recorded seven points.

Hinsdale was led by Sam Cashimere who tallied a team-high 13 points, while Henry Schwartz nailed three of the team’s five three-pointers on his way to an 11-point effort. The Bobcats head back home to welcome in Bolivar-Richburg for a 6 p.m. contest this evening.

Cuba-Rushford’s regular season will close out on Wednesday right back on their home floor in a 7:30 p.m. tip-off against the Fillmore Eagles.

Hinsdale 12 7 14 5 – 38

Cuba-Rushford 13 21 13 11 – 58

HINSDALE: Ethan Cashimere 1 0-0 2, Sam Cashimere 6 0-0 13, Parker Keenan 0 2-3 2, Henry Schwartz 3 2-2 11, Brad Bergstrom 1 0-0 3, Cody Barton 3 1-4 7. Totals: 14 5-9 38.
CUBA-RUSHFORD: Braeden Wight 10 1-2 24, Jacob Smith 2 1-1 7, Brayden Lavery 1 0-0 2, Jack Frank 3 0-0 7, Dom Bello 3 1-1 7, Logan Ungerman 0 1-2 1, Caden Murray 1 0-0 2, Kaden Bell 1 0-0 2, Luke Brooks 2 1-3 6. Totals: 23 5-9 58.
3-point goals: Hinsdale 5 (Schwartz 3, S. Cashimere, Bergstrom), C-R 6 (Wight 3, Smith 2, Frank).
Total Fouls: Hinsdale 10, C-R 10. Fouled out: None.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Genesee Valley/Belfast 35, Houghton Academy 24

HOUGHTON — The Lady JagDogs of Genesee Valley/Belfast continue to work their way toward a strong end to their season heading into Sectionals, as they complete the back-to-back sweep of Houghton Academy with a road win on Monday, taking down the Lady Panthers by a 35-24 count after a strong first half.

Genesee Valley/Belfast (15-4) came out of the gates furiously against Houghton Academy, as the offense provided a solid lead that was built on through the course of the first half, while the defense on the opposite end of the floor, held the Lady Panthers to just four points in 16 minutes.

That included an 8-0 second quarter run after initially taking the 12-4 lead over the Lady Panthers (8-7) to end the half with a 20-4 lead. Houghton Academy would mount a late comeback in the second half to put the pressure on the Lady JagDogs late, but the first half deficit would wind up being too much to overcome in the end.

Genesee Valley/Belfast scored a balanced effort up and down the lineup, with Alicia Borden’s game leading the way, as she tallied a team-high 11 points. Anna Drozdowski followed with eight points of her own, while Adison Grusendorf and Mary Hamer each had five to chip in.

Houghton Academy was led by Jessica Prentice, who provided a team-high 11 points to pair with 10 rebounds to complete a double-double. Maddy Paschalis bucketed eight points. The Lady Panthers remain at home to host Friendship/Scio in a 5 p.m. tip-off.

The Lady JagDogs head back home for their final regular season home game, which will take place in the Jungle on Wednesday, as they square off with the undefeated Fillmore Lady Eagles in a 7:30 p.m. battle in Belmont.

Genesee Valley/Belfast 12 8 4 11 – 35

Houghton Academy 4 0 9 11 – 24

GV/BELFAST: Lexi Burrows 1 0-0 2, Alicia Borden 4 1-2 11, Anna Drozdowski 3 0-2 8, Adison Grusendorf 2 0-0 5, Mary Hamer 2 1-2 5, Kaitlin Sadler 1 0-0 2, Jaslynn Shipman 1 0-0 2. Totals: 14 2-6 35.
HOUGHTON ACADEMY: Anna Huizenga 0 1-2 1, Maddy Paschalis 4 0-0 8, Emily Tankeh 0 1-2 1, Jessica Prentice 5 1-2 11, Jessica Adenuga 1 1-2 3. Totals: 10 4-8 24.

3-point goals: GVB 5 (Borden 2, Drozdowski 2, Grusendorf).
Total Fouls: GVB 12, HA 10. Fouled out: None.

Caledonia-Mumford 66, Friendship/Scio 32

CALEDONIA — Through the first eight minutes, the Caledonia-Mumford Lady Raiders made their presence known, as they established their dominance right from the start by holding Friendship/Scio to just seven first half points to capitalize on a massive lead, one that would turn into a 66-32 home victory on Monday on their home floor.

Caledonia-Mumford came out swinging in the opening eight minutes of play, as the used a big 21-5 run to keep Friendship/Scio (7-12) at a standstill for much of the half. The Lady Raiders extended their lead to 33-7 at the break after the defense took command by allowing just a basket’s worth of points in the second quarter.

Friendship/Scio would provide a bit of a bounce back in the second half to try and make a splash back into the game, but with a 22-11 third quarter run in had, Caledonia-Mumford held onto the lead they gained since the opening tip, and coasted their way toward victory in the end.

Leading the scoring for the visitors, was Nevaeh Ross who recorded a game-high 15 points. Kiara Grover added in six points, while Kadence Donohue scored five to further the cause.

Friendship/Scio hits the road for one last regular season battle tonight, as they take on the Lady Panthers of Houghton Academy in a 5 p.m. tip-off.

Friendship/Scio 5 2 11 14 – 32

Caledonia-Mumford 21 12 22 11 – 66

FRIENDSHIP/SCIO: Keely Sisson 2 0-0 4, Nevaeh Ross 4 4-6 15, Kadence Donohue 2 0-0 5, Claire Calhoun 0 2-2 2, Kiara Grover 3 0-2 6. Totals: 11 6-10 32.
CALEDONIA-MUMFORD: Marissa Roides 2 0-0 4, Gracie Boudreau 1 0-0 2, Taylor Mills 3 2-2 9, Maddy DeVore 4 1-2 9, Ava Amorese 0 7-8 7, Holly McGinnis 1 0-0 3, Reba Kessler 3 4-4 10, Hazell Nickerson 5 0-0 11, Hailey Morin 4 0-0 11. Totals: 23 14-16 66.
3-point goals: F/S 4 (Ross 3, Donohue), Cal-Mum 6 (Morin 3, Mills, McGinnis, Nickerson).
Total Fouls: F/S 14, Cal-Mum 12. Fouled out: None.