Outlaws declaw Cougars in victory

The Outlaws boys basketball team sneaked past the Cougars in a fast-paced nail-biter that came down to the final seconds Cascade on Tuesday, February 1.

Sisters battled against a much bigger Cougar team.

The Cougars jumped out early with an 8-0 lead in the first quarter but the Outlaws played with grit and determination and took a one-point lead at the half at 32-31.

“We just couldn’t stop them (Cascade) in the half court,” said Coach Rand Runco. “So, we cranked up our press and pressure and went to a full court game.”

The lead changed several times during the final period.

With 1:30 left in the game Guy Mount was fouled on a three-point shot attempt.

The shot was good and Mount hit his free-throw to give the Outlaws a 56-52 advantage.

Cascade answered back with a three-pointer with just under one minute remaining.

On the Outlaws’ next possession, Jordan Weber dished the ball off to Carter Davenport under the basket. Davenport’s shot went in and with just 30 seconds left on the clock Sisters took a 58-55 lead.

Cascade scored four more points in the game but it wasn’t good enough. Weber’s lay-up in the final seconds of the game held the Cougars off and gave Sisters the

60-59 victory.

Weber finished with 17 points, five assists, three steals and three rebounds.

Two other Outlaws players also finished in double digits: Guy Mount with 14 points and Carter Davenport with 13. Ford Bauer added nine points.

Runco said, “They (Cascade) are bigger than us and very athletic. We played hard and smart for four full quarters.

“It was a real balanced, team effort.”