Early in the third quarter of Wednesday nights Non-District contest vs Galax the CCHS Cavaliers were leading 44-24 and there seemed to be little doubt in the outcome other than the margin of victory.
Galax called a timeout with 5:42 remaining in the quarter and a different team emerged from the huddle. The visitors scored the games next 13 points and the deficit was quickly down to just seven.
Carroll County would only score three baskets after that TO but the combination of clutch free throws and two stellar defensive plays allowed the Cavaliers to escape with a hard fought 60-56 victory over their County neighbors.
CCHS finished the fourth quarter shooting 11 for 15 from the free throw line, led by Elijah Cox (5-6) and Davis Reitzel (4-4). Cox finished the night with 21 points, followed by Reitzel with 15.
The key play down the stretch came at the four minute mark with the lead down to five at 49-44. Reitzel executed the perfect block on a driving layup that would have made it a three point game and the possession quickly sent Cox to the line on the other end where two made free throws pushed the lead back out to 51-44.
Reitzel later teamed up with Brayden Smoot for another block to keep the lead at five, 51-46.
CCHS will have a quick turnaround as the Cavaliers return to action tomorrow night with Grayson County coming to town.
A.S.P.N on The Hill 