On the rise
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BLAKE BUCHANAN, No. 11, goes up to attempt a one-handed jumper Friday night during Orrick's 55-43 non-conference, courtwarming win over Hardin-Central.
Sports
Up and under
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HARDIN-CENTRAL sophomore Mason Freece goes up and under Orrick junior Dylan Comstock to attempt a layup Friday night in non-conference varsity boys basketball action. It is a two-point ballgame at halftime, but Orrick pulls away during the second half for a 55-43 non-conference and courtwarming win. The Bearcats (11-7), who snap a two-game losing streak with their victory, return to I-70 Conference play Tuesday at Crest Ridge. The Bulldogs (3-11) are scheduled Tuesday to host Chilhowee.
McCaulley vs. McAfee
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HARDIN-CENTRAL freshman Mason McCaulley looks to dribble around Orrick senior Gabe McAfee Friday night in varsity boys basketball action. Sparked by a 10-2 opening run, Orrick leads 13-6 after one quarter. Hardin-Central, however, makes it a two-point ballgame by outscoring Orrick 15-10 the second quarter. The Bearcats respond by outscoring the Bulldogs 32-22 the second half to win their homecoming 55-43.
Giving it a spin
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SENIOR IZABELLA ANDERSON gives the basketball a spin before shooting a late free throw to help Hardin-Central seal a 36-32 win Friday night at Orrick. Anderson leads the Bulldogs in the varsity girls non-conference meeting with 16 points. Orrick senior Abby Nail also scores 16 to lead the Bearcats in their courtwarming game. The Bearcats (7-11) return to I-70 Conference play Tuesday at Crest Ridge. The Bulldogs are slated Tuesday to host Chilhowee
In control
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MARA INKS, No. 34, grabs a rebound during Orrick's non-conference meeting Friday night with visiting Hardin-Central. Inks and her fellow Bearcats, who lead 16-13 at halftime, fall 36-32; however, Inks wins the title of courtwarming queen. She is crowned during a ceremony between the girls and boys varsity games.