We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
Sophomore Eddie Harmon has been a solid contributor for the Tornadoes all season.
The Turner Tornadoes secured their first win of the season last Tuesday night in Dodson topping the Coyotes 61-54 with a total team effort.
The teams traded baskets early on in an evenly contested match up.
Freshman Tracer Heilig scored seven first quarter points for the Tornadoes. The teams entered the second quarter of action tied at 14-14.
The Coyotes managed to take a lead in the second quarter but a three point bucket from freshman Cody Welsh kept the Turner boys within reach as they trailed 27-23 at the halftime break.
The Tornado offense woke up in a big the final sixteen minutes of the game.
Sophomore Eddie Harmon scored eight points in the third quarter while converting all four of his free throw attempts. Harmon's effort helped Turner take a one point lead, 41-40,, with only the fourth quarter remaining.
Harmon stayed hot adding seven more in the final stanza for the Tornadoes. Welsch added five as did senior Bret VanValkenburg. Heilig scored four in the final eight minutes.
Turner's balanced attack allowed them to extend the advantage and secure a hard fought 61-54 win over the Coyotes.
Heilig led all scorers with 18 points in the win. Harmon scored all 15 of his points after intermission and VanValkenburg knocked down 15 points as well.
Turner will host Box Elder Friday and travel to Big Sandy on Saturday.
