The Alma boys basketball team played against Hitchcock Co. on January 14, 2022. The boys started off slow in the first quarter with only scoring 2 points. Those were made by Ryan Kermmoade with a 2-point shot. This left the score at the end of one 2-22.
In the second, the boys picked up the pace and scored 12 points. Peyton Herrick had the most points this quarter making two 3-point shots and one 2-point shot. As well as making 1 out of the 2 free throw shots. The remaining points go to Ryan Kermmoade making one 3-point shot. The Cardinal defense held them to 15 this quarter making the score 37-14 at the half.
In the third quarter, Alma only scored 6 total points. Grant McQuay made his way on the scoreboard with one 2-point shot. As well as Peyton Herrick making his third 3-point shot of the night. The final point goes to Ryan Kermmoade making 1 out of the 2 shots from the free-throw line. This ended the quarter with a score of 48-20.
In the final quarter of the night, the boys made 11 total points. Peyton Herrick, Ryan Kermmoade, and Jakin Neal each made one 2-point shot. As well as Ryan making a 3-point shot after that. it also included JT Clapp making his first shot of the night with a 2-pointer. Unfortunately, the boys ended up losing 61-31.
Article by Jersey Lewis