In a competitive pre-season matchup on November 22, the East Ridge Warriors held off a late surge from Bluegrass United, securing a hard-fought 69–65 victory. The contest featured strong offensive stretches from both teams, with East Ridge using a dominant third quarter to create the separation they needed to stay unbeaten in early-season action.
Warriors Take Control in the Second Half
East Ridge opened the game with confidence, dropping 19 first-quarter points. After a slower second quarter, the Warriors erupted for 23 points in the third period, their best offensive frame of the night. That burst ultimately provided the cushion they needed, as Bluegrass United pushed back late with a 19-point fourth quarter but couldn’t close the gap.
Balanced Scoring Leads the Way
East Ridge’s offense was fueled by multiple contributors:
- #3 Gavin Damon – 18 points
Damon was efficient, shooting 60% from the field (6-of-10) and adding 7 assists, 5 rebounds, and 5 steals in a standout all-around performance. He also hit 6-of-8 from the free-throw line. - #5 Adyn Mullins – 12 points
Mullins connected on 40% shooting, including 2 three-pointers, and added 3 assists and 2 steals. - #33 Brayden Wilson – 19 points
Wilson provided a major spark, hitting 53% from the floor and 71% on twos while grabbing 6 rebounds and dishing 3 assists. - #22 Kaden McCoy – 8 points
McCoy was perfect on the night, hitting 4-of-4 from the field and cleaning up the glass with 3 rebounds. - #12 Jordan Belcher – 5 points
Added a clean 3-for-3 shooting performance inside and contributed on the boards. - #1 Peyton Coleman- 5 points Coleman cleaned the glass by adding 6 rebounds and handing out 1 assist.
East Ridge finished shooting 53% from the field, including 73% inside the arc, adding 16 team assists, 11 steals, and forcing 16 Bluegrass United turnovers.
Final Score: East Ridge 69, Bluegrass United 65
The Warriors move forward with a quality pre-season win, showing balance, efficiency, and emerging depth throughout their rotation. If this performance is any indication, East Ridge is poised to be a dangerous team as the season progresses.
The Valley Pharmacy Player of the Game goes to Gavin Damron. Damron’s 9 rebounds to go along with his 18 points was enough to secure the warrior victory.
Congrats Warriors from all of us at APSN!
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