Midfield Defeats Plainview in Double Overtime

Midfield Defeats Plainview in Double Overtime

By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com

PHOTO: Plainview fell to Midfield at regionals. (Kristy Gallagher | AHSAA)

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The Plainview Bears fell to the Midfield Patriots in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Regional Semifinal game at Jacksonville State University. 

Midfield led by 6 in the first quarter before ending with a 17-13 advantage over the Bears.

Plainview battled back, outscoring the Patriots 14-12 in the second quarter, going into the half with only a 2 point deficit. 

The Plainview Bears made 5-of-14 three-pointers in the first half.  Cole Millican led the Bears with 10 points, followed closely behind with 9 points and four rebounds by Tristian Willingham.

 Plainview outscored Midfield, 17-9 in the third quarter. The fourth quarter was a battle and as the time ran out the score was tied 54-54.

In the first overtime, each team scored 2-points. In the second overtime, Midfield edged out the Bears by one point, ending the game with a score of 65-64.

The Bears finished the night with 10-of-32 three-pointers. Cole Millican finished the night with 27 points and nine rebounds.

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