Fink’s and Wendys Full Court Press, 12.17.10

The shine was off the new Winland Memorial Gymnasium on Friday night, the inaugural game had been played, all that was left was basketball. Zanesville did not need overtime dramatics in their second contest in their new home, handing future league opponent River View a 59-31 loss. The Blue Devils record their fourth win of the year, behind senior point guard Tanner Gibson, who poured in a season high 22 points, 18 of those coming from behind the arc with six three pointers. Senior Rian Burrell the only other Blue Devil in double figures with 16 points. Leading the way for the Black Bears was Michal Adams with 16 points, Jamie Schwartz chipped in 13 in a losing effort. Elsewhere in our area, Tri-Valley wins an overtime thriller against Sheridan, in an eraly battle of MVL powers. Brian Schley netted the game winner at the buzzer in the extra frame.

 Boys Basketball

River View 31 Zanesville 59

Zanes: Tanner Gibson 22 pts, Rian Burrell 16 pts

RV: Michael Adams 16 pts, Jamie Schwartz 13 pts

Rosecrans 79 Shadyside 48

Tri-Valley 50 Sheridan 48 [OT]

TV: Bryan Schley 20 pts

Sher: Anthony Crane 20 pts

John Glenn 55 New Lexington 26

Crooksville 40 Maysville 74

Claymont 34 Coshocton 55

Morgan 61 West Muskingum 94

WM: Don Click III 23 pts, Aaron Berry 18 pts

Morgan: Cody Fluhart and Ted Vynalek 16 pts each

Lakewood 31 Granville 57

Hiland 57 Ridgewood 48

Dover 48 Cambridge 45

Meadowbrook 44 New Philadelphia 67

Fort Frye 47 Shenandoah 40

Wahama 73 Miller 34

Licking Valley 39 Newark Catholic 40

Newark 79 Groveport-Madison 58

Caldwell 63 River 58

Buckeye Trail 70 Union Local 60