2015 Susquehanna County Christmas Tournament

The Sabers saw their record fall to 1-7, 0-0 on the year as they dropped two games in the 2015 Denise Reddon Susquehanna County Christmas Tournament on December 28 & 29.

On Monday night, the Sabers found themselves in a 16 point hole after one quarter, but slowly dug their way out, eventually forcing two overtimes before succumbing to Blue Ridge 55-52.  Tyler Williams led all scorers in the game with 25 points and 13 rebounds.  Mason Deakin added a career-high 17 points, and joined backcourt mate Garret Grausgruber with a team-high 3 assists.  Bryce Baldwin added 7 points and 6 rebounds.

In Tuesday's consolation game, the Sabers dropped a 57-40 decision to the Elk Lake Warriors.  Williams once again led the Sabers in scoring with 14 points.  Eric Lee and Garret Grausgruber each scored 8 points.  Lee also led the team in rebounding with 6 boards.  Freshmen Adam Rockwell came off the bench and added 4 second half blocks to the effort.

For his efforts, Tyler Williams was named to the all-tournament team along with Elk Lake's Bailey Newhart, Blue Ridge's Austin Harper and Montrose's Chris Guyette and Austin Smith.  Smith was named the tournament MVP.

Tyler Williams was named to the all-tournament team
at  the Susquehanna County Christmas Tournament.
(photo courtesy of Northeast Exposure)

The Sabers begin Lackawanna League Division IV play on Saturday, January 2nd as they travel to Forest City to take on the Foresters.  JV game time is set for 1:00 PM.

Home vs. Mountain View

After digging themselves out of an early 13-0 deficit, the Sabers (1-5, 0-0) were unable to finish the job on Monday night at home, falling to the Mountain View Eagles by the score of 57-42.  Within 2 points multiple times in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, a 9-0 run by the Eagles in the 3rd quarter put the game out of reach.

Tyler Williams' 21 points led the team, while Mason Deakin handed out a team high 6 assists to go with his 5 points and 5 rebounds.  Fellow freshman Bryce Baldwin scored 9 points and Eric Lee pulled down a team high 7 rebounds.

The JV Sabers were victim to a three point dagger at the buzzer in a 32-29 loss in their contest.  Alex McHugh, who scored a team high 9 points, hit a long two point field goal to tie the game at 29 with under 10 seconds to play.

The Sabers are off until December 28th when they host the Susquehanna County Christmas Tournament.  First round action is against the Blue Ridge Raiders at 7:30 PM.

Home vs. Freedom Village

Tyler Williams recorded a double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds and Mason Deakin hit for 16 points on Friday night as the Sabers (1-4, 0-0) varsity squad recorded their first victory of the season over Freedom Village, 62-47.  Bryce Baldwin scored 7 points, Garret Grausgruber contributed 6 and Eric Lee pulled down 6 rebounds.

The Sabers took advantage quickly during an 18-4 first quarter burst in which they hit four three pointers.

The JV Sabers also recorded their first victory of the season by the score of 42-36.  Adam Rockwell and Jarrett Dininny each scored 7 points to lead the Sabers.

The Sabers return to action on Monday night when they host the Mountain View Eagles at 6:00 PM.