Panthers rally past Skyhawks

Published 12:21 am Monday, February 9, 2009

Down, but far from out.

The Chesapeake Panthers used a big fourth quarter to erase a four-point deficit and rally past the Scott Skyhawks 65-57 Saturday night.

The Panthers trailed 16-12 at the end of the first quarter but closed to within 27-26 at the half.

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The Skyhawks took a 44-40 lead after three quarters before Chesapeake outscored Scott 25-13 in the final quarter.

Chesapeake (12-3) was led by Kyle Webb with a game-high 24 points. Peter Hintz had a career-high 15 points and Nathan Copley added 12.

Steven McComas scored 18 and Carl Shaffer 14 to lead Scott (7-9).

Chesapeake 12 14 14 25 = 65

Scott 16 11 17 13 = 57

CHESAPEAKE (12-3): Peter Hintz 15, Nathan Copley 12, Matt Angle 1, Colton Lindsey 2, Kyle Webb 24, Trent Saunders 9, Travis Zimmerman 2.

SCOTT COUNTY (7-9): Steven McComas 18, Shawn Ballard 4, Tyler Ramsey 4, Shayne Butcher 4, Carl Shaffer 14, Chase Woodruff 5, Tyler Thompson 8.