Sherman’s Paul Majchrzak (25) boxes out an opponent for a rebound during a game earlier this season. Sherman defeated Brocton on Friday night, 67-39. OBSERVER Photo by Braden Carmen.

OBSERVER Staff Reports

BROCTON — The Sherman Wildcats found a decisive victory over the Brocton Bulldogs on Friday night, walking out with a 67-39 victory.

The Bulldogs trailed 35-22 at half time, seemingly having the momentum after hitting a buzzer beater heading into the break, but the third quarter fell apart for Brocton. Sherman dominated the third en route to the victory, outscoring the Bulldogs 25-9 in the third frame to pull way ahead.

Brocton (2-7, 1-4) was led by Ryan Laurito with nine points, while Seth McFadden had seven. Despite the rocky road, Bulldogs coach Collin Mulcahy is proud of the progress his team has made.

“I’m very proud of our younger guys,” Mulcahy said. “I had two sophomores and juniors play tonight. I like the progress our underclassmen are making.”

Sherman (4-3, 2-1) was led by Gerald Carris with 17 points, 11 of which came in the third quarter, while John Swabik had 16 points, and Justiss Hannold had six steals for the Wildcats.

Brocton is next in action on Tuesday, Jan. 14 where they will take on the dangerous Westfield Wolverines, while Sherman will be at home against Cassadaga Valley on the same day.

Franklinville 80, Pine Valley 75 OT

SOUTH DAYTON — The Pine Valley Panthers (4-5, 0-2) boys basketball team trailed by double-digits headed into the fourth quarter of Friday’s Section VI CCAA Division 2 East boys basketball against Franklinville (2-6, 1-1) at Pine Valley High School. The Panthers rallied in the fourth quarter to force overtime, but ultimately came up short, 80-75.

“I was proud of the way the boys fought,” Pine Valley head coach Mark Mansfield said of his team. “We don’t have a lot varsity experience and games like this really test them. “The way they came back in the fourth.. I was really proud of them. It’s something we can look at and say were heading in the right direction.”

The Pine Valley Panthers were led by Wayne Libby who had a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds, Connor Bentham scored 18, both Bryce Sercu and Dawson Harrington had 11 and Cameron Hayes contributed 10 rebounds.

Franklinville was led by Logan Frank with a double-double with 27 points and 15 rebounds, Kameron Ramadhan had 23 and Blake Frank had 15.

Both teams are back in action on Tuesday, Pine Valley travels to North Collins and Franklinville hosts Catt-Little Valley.

Forestville 66, North Collins 50

NORTH COLLINS — The Forestville Hornets ended the North Collins Eagles three game winning streak, as the Hornets walked over North Collins with a 66-50 victory on Friday night.

While the game was close through two quarters, with Forestville leading just 30-23 at the half, the game got away from the Eagles in the third quarter. The Hornets raced the Eagles to a 16-5 third quarter, allowing the Hornets to pull away.

“We have to learn to play against pressure and take care of the ball,” said North Collins coach Jan Warren. “Effort has never been a question but they have to know how to play when team’s get in our face. We turned the ball over too much.”

North Collins (3-7, 1-1) was led by senior Tyler Robinson, with 17 points, while Chris Smith added 11, Mathew Sweet added six, and Mitchell Warsaw and Brody Klawinski each had five.

Forestville (4-5, 2-1) was led by their outstanding junior Javier West, who had 31 on the game, while Gavin Christian was just as impressive netting 26.

North Collins is next in action on Tuesday, Jan. 14, when the Pine Valley Panthers come to town. Forestville will next see the Ellicottville Eagles on the road that same day.