Corning Boys and Girls Basketball Teams advanced to the Finals of the First National Bank Tournament by defeating Crowley’s Ridge College in the Semi-Finals on Saturday, January 20. The Lady Bobcats defeated the Lady Falcons by a score of 63-28 to advance to the First National Bank Finals to face the Maynard Lady Tigers.
The following Corning players were named to the First National Bank All-Tournament Team: Lady Bobcats - Olivia Compton, Presley Martin, Katie Karr and Kenlie Watson. Bobcats - Seth Green, Luke Blanchard, Jayce Couch and Roman Davis.
Reid McMasters earned Player of the Game for his performance in the Corning vs. Ridgefield Christian game in the First National Bank Tournament on Saturday, January 20. McMasters scored 23 points and was instrumental in the Corning JV victory over Ridgefield; 61-48.
Lady Bobcat Katie Karr’s performance during the semi-final game vs. Crowley’s Ridge Academy in the First National Bank Semi-Final game earned her the title of Player of the Game. Karr scored 10 points to help advance the Lady Bobcats into the Finals against Maynard.
Seth Green’s performance in the semi-final game against Crowley’s Ridge Academy in the First National Bank Tournament earned his recognition as Player of the Game. Green scored a career high of 21 points that helped to boost the Bobcats past CRA and onto the finals.
All three Corning boys’ teams swept the Hornets on Friday, January 12 in Harrisburg. In conference action, the Bobcats took the victory with a score of 45-37. Coach Wes Couch stated the Cats struggled on offense but the boys pulled out a Conference road win. Top scorers were Jayce Couch with 20 points and Seth Green scored
Seth Green was named First National Bank Tournament Player of the Game on Saturday, January 13. Green helped the Bobcats pick up a victory during the tournament in the game against Southland. Corning beat Southland by a score of 74-52. Green scored 14 points and grabbed several rebounds.
The First National Bank Tournament was held at Bobcat Gymnasium on Saturday, January 13 with games starting at 12:15 pm. The Bobcats played Southland at 7:45 p.m.
The Corning Lady Bobcats traveled to Harrisburg on Thursday, January 11 to beat the Lady Hornets; 57-55 in overtime. After only playing one game in the previous 23 days due to Christmas break, the Lady Bobcats pulled out the win against Harrisburg. The score was 55-55 going into the fifth quarter overtime that ended in a victory as a result of a game-winning rebound and 2-point shot by Presley Martin. Coach Jerry Songer stated the Lady Cats made some nice passes into the post and good offense for the win. The win placed Corning at 12-5 overall, 6-0 Conference.