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Despite a 15-point third-quarter lead, the Westview Chargers found themselves going into overtime after a late run in that frame tied the score at the end of that frame. After nothing was decided after the fourth frame, Westview escaped with a 77-23 win in overtime over Fulton County in the final game of the opening night of the annual Lions Club Christmas Tournament on Thursday night at Westview High School.

Earlier in the night, in girls action, the Lady Chargers had no trouble with Fulton City, defeating the Lady Bulldogs 60-21.

Westview Chargers 77

Fulton County Pilots 73 OT

The Chargers saw a 15-point lead disappear in just over three minutes, then were forced to fight for the win in the fourth frame as well as an extra period before taking the four-point win.

A three-pointer from Marcus Easley and a jumper from Ryan Banks put Westview ahead 47-32 with 3:21 left in the third frame. But, a pair of Pilot treys sparked a 19-4 run that was capped by two three-pointers from Fulton County to tie the game at 51-51 after three frames.

Westview retook the lead early in the fourth frame after a Travis Hayslett free throw. But, Fulton County answered back with a jumper from Pilot to spark a 10-2 run to take a six-point lead with 4:19 left in regulation. But, Hayslett retaliated with a jumper to spark a quickie 6-0 lead to tie the game at 61-61 with 2:46 remaining. Leonard Smith put up a deuce, but that was answered by a Hayslett tally. After a Fulton County jumper, four free throws from Easley gave Westview a two-point lead with six seconds left. But, a late foul proved costly and Pilot hit both free throws to send the game into overtime.

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Gleason girls dominate Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central

By Jason Peevyhouse

Sports Editor

Gleason and Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central opened the annual Huntingdon Point Guard Club Classic on Thursday afternoon, splitting the first two contests.

The Gleason Lady Bulldogs used a 13-0 run to end the first frame to propel themselves to a 62-31 victory while the Tigers fought off a persistent Bulldog team for a 70-44 win.

Gleason Lady Bulldogs 62

Central Lady Tigers 31

A three-point game turned into a one-sided affair in a matter of moments as the Lady Bulldogs got a lengthy run to end the first frame and cruised the rest of the way for the win.

The Lady Tigers were able to keep it close in the early going, cutting the Gleason lead to 9-6 after a Olivia Williams jumper with 3:45 left in the opening frame. But, a Taylor Stout put-back sparked a 13-0 run that saw seven points from Maggie Lowrance to help the Lady Bulldogs take a 22-6 lead at the end of the first quarter.

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