OBSERVER Sports Report
JAMESTOWN - Fredonia (4-2, 2-1) took out its frustration from a first-round defeat Friday with a 62-42 beatdown of Bennett, Saturday in the consolation game of the United Way Tournament at Jamestown High School.
The Hillbillies jumped out to a 21-9 first-quarter lead and never looked back, outscoring Bennett in every quarter.
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Photo by Scott Kindberg
Fredonia's Dylan Meyer drives to the basket during the Hillbiliies' victory over Bennett in the consolation game of the United Way Tournament at Jamestown High School on Saturday.
Photo by Scott Kindberg
John Piper led the way for Fredonia with 23 points - including 12 free throws - along with six rebounds and five steals.
"Piper had a fantastic game," Fredonia coach Greg Lauer said. "(Nick) Johnston went down with an injury last night and Piper really stepped up at the point guard position."
Dylan Meyer hit a pair of three-pointers en route to an 18-point performance. He added six rebounds and three assists in the win.
The Hillbillies outshot Bennett 19-7 at the free throw line.
The two teams will have a rematch in the opening rond of the Clarence Holiday Tournament on Thursday.
