Coming off the bench, Jacob Roemer comes off the edge headed to the bucket but passes off to teammate Troy Bole to attempt a three-pointer. The Dogs beat a strong West Middlesex team, 58-46.
Jacob Wolfe shoots over his West Middlesex opponent during the first half of United Way Holiday Classic last Saturday in Poland.
Junior forward George Chammas helps the Dogs win 52-46 as he takes on three West Middlesex defensive players for a lay up in the Saturday, Dec. 15 United Way Holiday Basketball Classic, “Battle for the Border.” Ohio and Pennsylvania teams faced off in the tournament. Proceeds go to United Way of Mahoning Valley for people in need. Bob Hannon, president of United Way of the Mahoning Valley, said he was extremely happy with turnout. In fact, Hannon and Brian Banfield, Poland’s athletic director, have already set next year’s Holiday Classic for Dec. 14.
Senior forward Troy Bole is guarded closely by West Middlesex’s Matthew Dogan during the first half. It was a tough first half for the Bulldogs, but held the Big Reds off in the second half, winning 58-46.
Senior Kevin White controls the ball on the free throw line as he manages the clock. White made 10 of 11 shots from the foul line in the fourth period as the Dogs went into win, 58-46.
