Saturday, February 8, 2014

From the Coach - Dryden over Waverly on Senior Night



Dryden improved to 9-7 overall with a 58-47 win over visiting Waverly.  Dryden was led by sophomore Ali Abel-Ferretti who finished with his 8th double-double of the year as he finished with 20 points and 20 rebounds.  Dryden also got a career-high 15 points from junior Noah Welgoss.  Matt McHerron added 8 points and 12 rebounds.  Waverly was led by senior Dylan Perry who finished with a game-high 23 points.  Dryden and Waverly were deadlocked at 10 after the first quarter.  "We were fortunate enough to be tied at 10 after the first quarter.  We had 12 turnovers in the first quarter, however we were able to settle down and only have two turnovers in the second quarter.  Dryden would outscore Waverly 18-12 in the second quarter.  "We were very balanced in the second quarter."  Noah Welgoss led Dryden with 6 points in the quarter.  Dryden would outscore Waverly 18-11 in the third quarter to take a 13 point lead headed into the fourth quarter.  Abel-Ferretti with 11 points in the third.  "Ali began to assert himself in the third quarter.  He didn't get many touches in the post, but he attacked the glass well."  "We have cracked late in games lately.  I was very impressed with the way Trevor Gardner responded.  He was our voacl leader tonight.  His positive voice was crucial to our success tonight."  "Overall, our effort was outstanding tonight."  Dryden JV's lost to Waverly 62-43.  Kevin Ellis led Dryden with 18 points.  Dryden is at Southern Cayuga tomorrow, 8 am JV tip due to gym work which must begin at noon.

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