Couriers emerge but Cougars challenge

SOUTH BEND (Fri., Feb. 22, 2008) – Community Baptist used a 14-5 run at the end of the game to narrow the gap but the Couriers hung on to drop the Cougars 69-58.

Led by Todd Martin’s 31 points, the Couriers zoomed to a 64-44 advantage with 5:04 to go in the game. Despite 24 points from high-scoring forward Seth Quirey, the hosts appeared to be no match for the Couriers. Down by 20, Cougars’ Coach Kip Wellin called a timeout. By the next timeout at 1:54, the Cougars trailed by only 10 points (65-55). Todd secured the win for the Couriers by hitting three-for-four throws in the final minute.

Todd Martin’s game-high 34 points was augmented by Carl Martin’s 12. The team hit 9-of-19 three-pointers in the victory.

Quirey, in his final home game, scored 27 points for the Cougars (9-7). Tanner Hulin added 13.

In what has been a hotly-contested series over the years, the Couriers now hold a 12-10 edge over their rivals from Community Baptist.

Community Baptist jumped out to a 14-7 first-quarter lead and dumped the Couriers 44-36 in the junior varsity matchup.