OSWEGO — Marmaton Valley High’s boys started and ended their game in fine fashion, keeping pace with their hosts from Oswego High.
It was the in-between parts that did in the Wildcats Tuesday.
Oswego outscored Marmaton Valley a combined 38-15 over the second and third quarters to defeat the Wildcats 56-35.
The loss drops Marmaton Valley to 1-11 on the season.
“We’ve got to find a way to play all four quarters,” Wildcat coach Tim Stinnett said.
The game was knotted at 11-11 before Oswego went on a 22-9 run spanning the second period. The Indians expanded their lead to 49-26 by the end of the third quarter.
Chance Stevenson and Nathan Smart each scored eight points to lead Marmaton Valley. Smart also had five rebounds. Levi Ramsey had seven points and eight rebounds. Cole Becker — who found out Tuesday he had been named to the all-tournament team for his play at last week’s Southeast Lancer Classic in Cherokee — added six points and four assists.
Ryan Smith chipped in with three points and three steals. Keagan Boyd scored two points and Lucas Hamlin scored one.
Marmaton Valley hosts Pleasanton Friday.
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