Trojans roll over Bradford in CCC tussle
By George Starks

ARCANUM- Mason Garber netted 19 points and pulled down 10 rebounds with his counterpart, Collin Hable tacked on 15 more with 10 boards while Kody Baker netted 15 of is own as Arcanum won its second game in a row.

After topping Dixie Saturday, the Trojans came home and handed Bradford a 67-37 Cross County Conference loss Tuesday.

It’s a typical CCC Tuesday night game,” said Gunter. “It’s hard to get up for these games because they are tough games. Our guys came out and we really focused on the defensive end. My guys played well tonight and we got off to a good start,”

Like a line of Standard Breds, Arcanum came out of the gate at a full pace, jumping on the Roaders early, going up 8-1.

After a 30 second break in the action by Bradford coach Jeff Case, the Roaders started to show some life but trailed 12-6 after one.

By the end of the first half, the writing was n the wall as Arcanum took a 34-16 lead into the locker room at the break.

“We knocked down some good shots tonight but we left a few on the floor,” Gunter stated. “On defense, we basically played them in the half-court man and a good effort by everybody. On the offensive end, we were distributing the basketball well and had a few in double figures. So overall, it was a good night for us.”

It was a night when Arcanum coach Brian Gunter was afforded a rare luxury.

With nearly three minutes left on the game clock, Gunter started clearing his bench in an effort to get all his kids in the game.

“We got everybody in there and they got some good playing time,” Gunter stated. “We got some great looks and we always try to strive on transition defense.

For Bradford, the loss drops them to 2-11 overall and 1-7 in the conference.

A record and a night, Case would soon forget.

With Drew Patty being the lone scorer in double figures with 10, the Trojan defense shut down senior Brandon Wysong, holding him scoreless.

“It’s all about discipline and doing the things we’re supposed to do,” said Case after the game. “Arcanum is very well coached and are a good, fundamental team and that’s where we need to get better.”

Turnovers have been a thorn for the Roaders all season and Tuesday was no different.

At games end, Bradford had recorded 20 miscues on the night.

“Turnovers have been a problem for us every game,” admitted Case. “We’ve got to learn to take care of the ball better.”

With the win, the Trojans go to 5-6 (3-2) and will be on the road Saturday at Riverside. Bradford will host Twin Valley South Friday