DANVILLE The Oakwood Comets were in a position to beat the top-seeded Bismarck-Henning Blue Devils earlier this week, but they didnt finish strong enough. <\/p>\n
In the fifth-place game of the Vermilion County Tournament against the Georgetown-Ridge Farm Buffaloes on Saturday, Oakwood went on a 18-3 run in the final eight minutes to secure a 48-30 victory. <\/p>\n
Im excited because this is the team that Ive wanted to see a team that can finish ballgames, Oakwood coach Doug Robinson said. Weve had a rough go of it recently, losing a close one to Salt Fork and losing an even closer one to Bismarck. <\/p>\n
They fought hard even when things werent going our way. <\/p>\n
According to Oakwood junior Landon Turner, the turning point for the Comets was a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by senior Brian Rice at the end of the third quarter giving Oakwood a 30-27 lead <\/p>\n
Turner then got a layup and a 3-pointer as part of the Comets 11-0 run to start the fourth quarter. <\/p>\n
We picked up the intensity a lot in that fourth quarter, Turner said. When Brian hit that buzzer-beating 3-pointer, it really motivated us for the fourth quarter. <\/p>\n
We just had a slow start in this game and we really struggled offensively, turning the ball over a lot. <\/p>\n
According to Robinson, it was about time that Turner came up with a few big baskets. <\/p>\n
He is a kid that will do anything you say, without question, Robinson said. He works hard and he gets results. He gave us a spark, especially with that big 3-pointer. Im really proud of him. <\/p>\n
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