War Eagles cage Tigers

CONROE, Texas - The Oak Ridge boys basketball looked to continue on improving their prospects of postseason play as the War Eagles hosted Conroe on Friday night.

In the first quarter, Oak Ridge came out red hot as Josh Myers hit two quick three-pointers giving the War Eagles a 15-6 lead, just under 3:00 minutes into the game. Conroe would respond by closing the quarter on a 11-5 run, that saw the Oak Ridge lead trimmed down to a single possession at 20-17 at the end of the first quarter.

Oak Ridge (17-11, 4-5) re-gained the momentum early in the second quarter as the War Eagle defense held Conroe to 0-for-4 and two turnovers in the Tigers first six possessions of the second quarter, as Richard Wilson, Josh Myers and Tanner Doyel hit three-point baskets, keying a Oak Ridge 11-0 run to start the quarter.

Conroe would again respond with a 9-3 run, however another Tanner Doyel three-pointer would end the threat as Oak Ridge went into the locker room with a 40-30 lead at halftime.

In the third quarter, Oak Ridge, began to make a statement, as the War Eagles outscored Conroe 21-6 in the third quarter. Josh Myers hits another three, Cameron Prejean with a steal and a runaway dunk gives the War Eagles a 49-30 lead with 5:45 left in the 3rd quarter.

Things begin to get a little chippy, as Conroe guard Steadman Bell, gets a little frustrated with Josh Caldwell’s aggressive play. Bell is accessed two quick technical fouls and is ejected. Caldwell also was hit with a technical. Oak Ridge hits 1-of-2 free throws and Trumaine Jefferson hits a three to blow the doors open as the War Eagles had a 22-point lead at 55-33 with just over 2:00 left.

The War Eagles finish out the final period without a challenge from Conroe as Oak Ridge makes a statement tonight against Conroe with a 65-50 district home win. With the win the War Eagles improve to 17-11 overall, 4-5 in district play and will travel to A&M Consolidated on Tuesday, February 4.