Opp topples Slocomb
Published 12:01 am Saturday, January 7, 2017
The Opp Bobcats held off Slocomb in the final minutes on for a 46-44 victory Friday night in Opp.
Opp came tearing out of the gate in the opening period and went on top 23-8 heading into the second period.
The Bobcats struggled to find the bucket in the second period, but still managed to hold a 23-14 lead over Slocomb at halftime.
Opp picked up the pace in the third period, and were up 35-27 heading into the final period.
Slocomb came out strong in the fourth and grabbed the lead for a few minutes, but the Bobcats rallied in the final minutes to knocked of the Red Tops 46-44.
Orlando Lacey led the Bobcats with 12 points and Reggie Thompson finished the night with 10 points, including the game winner.
Stats and game information provided by Tripp Norris.