Wolverines can’t stop Raiders

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 5:00am

The Wolverines stayed close Tuesday night, Jan. 14 to Oak Hill through the first half. but the Raiders prevailed 63-31 at Stover Auditorium. The Raiders led their Mountain Valley Conference opponents 12-7 after the first period and 30-20 at the half.

The Wolverines hit four three-point baskets in the first half. Kateleen Trask drained two from behind the arch. Latisha Wright and Bri Colson-Orr each had one. Madison Carrier had a big night for the Wolverines netting eight points, grabbing five rebounds and blocking four Oak Hill shots. Trask also finished with eight points. She had five steals.

Oak Hill’s Deserae Dumis led all scorers with 13 points, Emily Dillman had nine. The visitors took control in the third period when they went on an 18-2 run. A defensive press by the Raiders forced multiple Wolverine turnovers. Wiscasset put nine points on the scoreboard in the final period, with Colson-Orr hitting her second three pointer of the game.

Kylie Peoples once again led the Wolverines in rebounding with eight, four offensive and four defensive. Zoe Waltz finished with six steals and four points.

Wiscasset shot about 30 percent from the floor.

Oak Hill is a Class B high school serving Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales. The Raiders entered the game with a record of 7-3. Wiscasset Middle High School now 0-11 will play winless Telstar in Bethel Thursday night.