With more back-and-forth than a tennis match, Friday’s first round of the district tournament for the Warren County Pioneers wasn’t for the faint of heart.With 16 seconds left and Warren County up, 52-50, Pioneer Isaac Golden intercepted the ball down court and made a pass to Chance Hobbs who was immediately fouled. Hobbs was the wrong Pioneer to foul, making both free throws for a 54-50 lead.On the change of possession, Rhea County tickled the twine with a trey, now 54-53 with 5.7 seconds remaining. Warren County’s Isaiah Grayson was fouled on his trip up court and with 4.7 seconds to go and made 1-of-2 shots, 55-53.The Golden Eagles had one more shot, literally, and they knew the Pioneers would avoid the foul so they opted for the full-court fast break which they missed just as the buzzer sounded, leaving the Pioneers the 2-point win.“We survived and advance,” said Warren County coach Chris Sullens.
Pioneers take first step
WCHS opens district tournament with win