Stow Claims Victory Over Nordonia in Intense Game

The Stow-Munroe Falls Bulldogs claimed victory over the Nordonia Knights with a final score of 53-40 in a nail-biting match on Friday night. The Knights came into the game ranked #23 and the Bulldogs were ranked #8 by Cleveland.com. Nordonia took the win in the first contest this season 66-64, and a win would keep them alive for at least a share of the Suburban League Conference title.

The second quarter saw Nordonia take the lead with a big three from Tyler Harrington, bringing the score to 18-15. The Knights managed to hold onto their lead and went into halftime with 24-20 lead. 

The third quarter saw both teams exchange blows, with Nordonia's Liam Gopalakrishna hitting a big three to bring the score to 30-25, and Stow's Senior Center, AJ Pestello making a great move in the post to bring the score to 32-29.

As the game entered the fourth quarter, the score was tied at 34-34, and it was anyone's game. Stow started strong with eight unanswered points to begin the quarter, taking a 42-34 lead. A free-throw by Nordonia broke the scoring slump, but Stow managed to hold onto their lead and secure the win.

Stow's Senior Point Guard, Titus Baskerville had a standout performance pouring in 17 points including a fast break layup that brought the score to 36-34. Reece Raymond Smith added to their lead with a three-pointer. Nordonia's Liam Gopalakrishna made a valiant effort with a floater in the lane and a three-pointer, but it wasn't enough to overcome Stow's lead. Gopalakrishna totaled 11 points in the game.

In the end, Stow claimed victory over Nordonia with a final score of 53-40 in a highly entertaining game that had the crowd on the edge of their seats.