All the makings
Oak Glen’s Clay Owing (right) brings the ball upcourt Tuesday as East Liverpool’s Martin Webb pursues at Oak Glen Fieldhouse. Owings scored a game-high 28 points in the Bears victory. (Photo by Jake Glavies)
NEW MANCHESTER — Oak Glen and East Liverpool showed just what a rivalry should be Tuesday. With lead changes, a late comeback and a standout performance the showdown had all the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster. When the clock read all zeros the drama came to an end and the Bears had their third win of the season, as they notched a 66-54 victory over the Potters. But in true cinematic fashion the ending was kept a secret until the last possible second. With just over six minutes to play the Bears (3-4) surrendered the lead they held nearly the entire game. But an 18-5 run — eight of which came from Oak Glen’s Clay Owings — gave Vince Gilliam’s squad a win and bragging rights in the “Battle of the Bridge.” For now. The teams will meet again Jan. 30 in East Liverpool where the Potters (2-6) will look to even the season series at 1-1. And for Gilliam, the rivalry makes all the difference. “It was a hard-fought, clean game, which is what it should be. It’s rivals,” Gilliam said.
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