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Waldron ends decade-long losing streak to Triton Central, takes possession of Victory Bell

There may be a new No. 1 team in Class A next week.

There will be a new No. 1 team in Class 2A.

On Friday in Fairland, Class A, No. 2 Waldron defeated top-ranked Triton Central, 46-39, to remain unbeaten this season.

The win was the first for the Mohawks (8-0) over the Tigers since Jan. 9, 2010, and the Victory Bell, the county's traveling trophy, officially takes up residence in Waldron.

The loss ended a 35-game winning streak for Triton Central over county schools Morristown, Southwestern and Waldron.

A late rally put the visitors up to end the third quarter, 28-27, and the Mohawks stayed strong in the final quarter putting up 18 points to seal the win.

Nichole Garner hit 7-of-8 free throw attempts in the fourth and finished with a game-high 18 points for Waldron.

Mackenzie Shaw finished with 11 and Megan Bogemann and Hadlie Ross each had six.

Waldron, now 8-0, finished the game 13 of 20 from the charity stripe and splashed seven 3-pointers.

 

The Cagney's Pizza King Postgame on GIANT fm Sports with Johnny McCrory and Jason Parker and comments from Waldron's Anthony Thomas.

 

 

 

Lizzie Graham scored eight of her team-high 14 points in the fourth quarter for TC.

Maddy Brown had 12 points while no other Tiger scored more than five in the loss.

Triton Central won the junior varsity game, 44-38.

Lucy Spall and Lauren Grant each had 10 for Triton Central.

Alyssa Benson led Waldron with 18 points. Audrey Hogg had eight.

Triton Central will look to rebound with a win Tuesday at Greenwood (2-5).

Waldron hosts Class A, No. 4 Jac-Cen-Del (7-0) Tuesday in a showdown of potential sectional opponents.  The game can be heard on GIANT fm Sports (7:00 pm on 96.5, 106.3, giant.fm, and GIANT fm App)

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