Gage Lovell hits the brakes and pulls up for a short jumper on Thursday against Richland. He scored his 1,000th career point in the fourth quarter against the Raiders. (Post Photo by Chris Siers)
By CHRIS SIERS
csiers@bedfordcountypost.com
CORNERSVILLE — The Richland Raider simply had too much balance scoring for Cornersville to match in a 66-33 District 10-A loss on Thursday night.
Richland put three in double figures and saw seven total players score, while the ‘Dawgs had just four find their way into the scoring column.
Richland led by just six after the first period, 14-8, but padded its lead with a 19-9 run to close the first half.
That margin continued to spiral in favor of the visitors as the Raiders outscored Cornersville 23-8 in the third period.
The biggest highlight of the game came with 1:15 left in regulation when Bulldog senior Gage Lovell scored his 1,000th career point.
In total, Richland placed three in double figures, with Cooper Jackson’s 17 points leading all scorers, while Andrew Huff and Carter Edwards added 12 apiece.
Lovell led the home team with 11 points, while Ayden Campbell finished with 10.
Hayden Grover tacked on nine for the home team as well.
Ayden Campbell finishes a possession with a quick basket. He finished with 10 points against Richland. (Post Photo by Chris Siers)
Cornersville entered Thursday night’s District 10-A opener as the winner of eight of their previous 11 games, which included a four-game win-streak through the month of December.
The Bulldogs will look to pick up their first district win of the season on Tuesday night as Cornersville hosts Santa Fe at 7:30.
Richland 14 19 23 11 — 66
Cornersville 8 9 8 8 — 33
Richland: Cooper Jackson 17, Andrew Huff 12, Carter Edwards 12, Luke Jones 9, Kade McCormmack 9, Will Shirey 6, J.C. Miller 2.
Cornersville: Gage Lovell 11, Ayden Campbell 10, Hayden Grover 9, Jacob Courtemanche 3,
3-point goals: Richland (8): Jackson 3, Edwards 2, Jones, Shirey, Huff, Cornersville (1): Courtemanche.
Halftime score: Richland 33, Cornersville 17.
