Gallipolis 7th, 8th graders top Pt. Pleasant
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:52 pm
Gallia Academy Junior High School's seventh and eighth graders toppled Pt. Pleasant Thursday evening on the Washington hardwood.
In the opener, the seventh graders won, 51-40.
Gallipolis led 11-8, 28-16 and 44-26 at the quartermarks.
Coach Tom Hopkins cleared his bench in the final period as the seventh graders went on to post their third straight triumph and improve their record to 3-2.
In the nightcap, Coach Jim Niday's eighth graders downed the West Virginians 39-34 to post their first win in five starts.
Gallipolis led 12-6, 23-18 and 31-21 at the quartermarks before Niday cleared his bench in the final period.
Both teams will be idle until Jan. 2 when they travel to Meigs for a twinbill.
The two Gallipolis teams have a home makeup date with Meigs. That game has not yet been rescheduled.
In the opener, the seventh graders won, 51-40.
Gallipolis led 11-8, 28-16 and 44-26 at the quartermarks.
Coach Tom Hopkins cleared his bench in the final period as the seventh graders went on to post their third straight triumph and improve their record to 3-2.
In the nightcap, Coach Jim Niday's eighth graders downed the West Virginians 39-34 to post their first win in five starts.
Gallipolis led 12-6, 23-18 and 31-21 at the quartermarks before Niday cleared his bench in the final period.
Both teams will be idle until Jan. 2 when they travel to Meigs for a twinbill.
The two Gallipolis teams have a home makeup date with Meigs. That game has not yet been rescheduled.