It wasn’t pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren’t, but Springfield Northwestern wasn’t going for style points.
A victory will do, and it was earned 53-48 over Richwood North Union in an Ohio boys basketball matchup.
The clock were the only thing that stopped the Warriors, which enjoyed the upper hand in a 21-8 final quarter, too.
The Wildcats moved ahead by earning a 40-32 advantage over the Warriors at the end of the third quarter.
Richwood North Union took a 25-21 lead over Springfield Northwestern heading to the half locker room.
The Warriors drew first blood by forging a 12-8 margin over the Wildcats after the first quarter.
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