Staff Reports
Jack Bell scored a game-high 17 points in his first game in more than a month to help lead Cedar Creek to a 44-42 win over Castor in the regular season finale at The Brickhouse Tuesday night.
Bell, who had been out while recovery from an illness, scored nine points in the game-deciding fourth quarter as the Cougars (13-9) snapped a four-game losing streak.
“This was an amazing win for our team,” said head coach Lance Waldron. “I think a lot of people had counted us out due to injuries and illness, but these guys have no quit in them. We were excited to get Jack Bell back and he did not disappoint. He played a great game, made the game winning bucket and free throw.”
With the Cougars trailing 38-29 entering the final stanza, Jack Bell scored nine points, Jake Terry added four and Brett Bell chipped in with two as Cedar Creek outscored Castor 15-4.
“Defense was crucial,” said Lance Waldron. “Luke Waldron had four blocks and took four game changing charges. Early in the game they were attacking the post, and Landon Hall had some big time stops.”
Creek trailed by as many as 16 points at one point in the game, but cut it to 26-18 at the half. Then the Cougars began to slowly make their way back.
Cameron Temple scored all six of his points in the third quarter to keep the Cougars within striking distance entering the final eight minutes of play.
“Cameron Temple kept us in the 3rd quarter,” said Lance Waldron. “Brett Bell and Jake Terry came up with crucial buckets at key points in the game. The entire team played their heart out and took over the fourth quarter to get the win.”
Terry added 10 points, Brett Bell scored seven and Temple six.
The Cougars will await their playoff pairing next week but should host a first round game based on their current power rating.
