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- Advertisement - It’s been a tough year for coach Travis Wrightsman’s Switzerland County Pacer varsity basketball team, and the squad’s string of tough luck continued last Saturday afternoon in a tough loss to Rising Sun. Holding a lead for three quarters, the Pacers went into the final period with a 10-point lead, 36-26 but couldn’t hold it, and fell by a final score of 48-44. The Pacers came out hot, with Nate Geyman opening the scoring with a three-pointer and Mason Covington followed that with an inside bucket for the 5-0 early lead. Chris Bowne got Rising Sun on the board with a three-pointer, but the Pacers responded with two freethrows and a three-pointer by Ben Hicks to stretch the lead to seven. ....
- Advertisement - No matter the venue or the records, when rivals Switzerland County and Rising Sun hit the hardwood, everyone knows it’s going to be a hard fought battle for the entire 32 minutes. The rivals met again last Thursday night in the opening round of the Rivertown Classic Tournament, and for the second time this season, the Shiner emerged with the win this time a 66-57 victory. Coach Travis Wrightsman’s Pacers were hot on the offensive end of the floor to open the contest, pouring in 19 first period points while holding Rising Sun to just 14. Jacob Williams was hot inside early, scoring seven first quarter points on a field goal, a three-pointer, and a pair of freethrows. ....