By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor
SPRINGVILLE – On Thursday night, the Oneonta Redskins traveled to Springville for the Tigers’ regular season finale. Springville would dominate on the defensive side of the ball while senior Collin Lockhart would have an incredible night to help his team beat down the visiting Redskins 48-15.
The Tigers defense wasted no time dominating Oneonta, holding them to just 2 points on one field goal in the first quarter. On offense, Collin Lockhart got his night started by scoring 6 of his team’s 14. Zach Brown and Ben Wood would add 3 points each for Springville in the first.
The second quarter would see the Tiger defense shine once again, holding the Redskins to a mere 2 points again, this time it would be free throws that Oneonta would score on. Springville would score 16 points in the period with Lockhart leading with 5 points in the period followed by Wood with 3. Springville would have a 30-4 lead heading into halftime.
In the third, Oneonta would almost get into the double digits by putting up 9 points on the Tiger defense. Springville would get 12 points in the period led once again by Lockhart. The night’s leader would have 4 points for the quarter. Brown and Ayden Walton would add 3 apiece to send the Tigers into the final period of the game with a 42-13 lead.
Coach Brandon Easterwood called off the dogs on offense in the final quarter. Springville would score just 6 points in the fourth. Walton would have 4 points and Lockhart would end his night with 2 points in the final period of the game. Springville would win by 33 points over the Redskins, 48-15.
No surprise, Collin Lockhart led Springville with 17 points on the night. Ayden Walton had 9 points as well.
“We had great defensive effort and communication,” said Coach Easterwood. “It starts and ends with our defense. Collin (Lockhart) played with a lot of energy. He was very active tonight. It’s fun to watch him play that way. Our guys are really looking forward to the area tournament next week.”
Springville will host the area tournament next week, beginning with a first-round match against Saint Clair County Tuesday night.