LocalSportsJournal.com
NEWAYGO–Bryce Decker had a big offensive night and Josiah Long hit the game-winning shot in overtime as the Newaygo Lions defeated Oakridge on Thursday.
Decker scored 28 points and pulled down 12 rebounds and led Newaygo to a 62-60 overtime win over the Oakridge Eagles in a non-conference contest.
Newaygo jumped out to a 22-14 lead by the end of the first quarter and held a 32-23 halftime lead outscoring the Eagles 10-9 in the second quarter.
The Lions extended their lead to 46-33 at the end of the third period with a 14-10 scoring edge.
Oakridge made a furious fourth-quarter comeback and racked up a 21-8 scoring advantage during the final eight minutes to tie the score at 54-54 and force overtime.
Newaygo secured the win with an 8-6 scoring margin in the OT.
Long and Caris Nelson added 10 points each for Newaygo. Grant Harkness was big on the glass with eight rebounds and Dyllan Bazzett dished out five assists.
Peyton Ruel led the Oakridge offense with 23 points and six assists. Jullian Primmer tossed in 14 points. Matt Danicek chipped in nine points and grabbed seven rebounds. Trever Jones also hauled down seven rebounds.
Newaygo (8-5, 5-1) will host Holton next Tuesday.
Oakridge (4-7, 2-4) will travel to Grand Rapids Covenant Christian Friday evening.
