Alpena’s strong fourth quarter secures win over TC West
ALPENA — The Wildcats won a thriller against Traverse City West as they improve to 8-1 on the season with a 3-1 record in the Big North Conference. The loss drops TC West to 3-6 overall with a 1-2 record in the BNC.
The Wildcats and Titans played as equals in the first half, with TC West holding a steady two or four point lead while taking a 27-25 lead into halftime. Alpena managed to pull within one, but still trailed 40-39 heading into the fourth.
Alpena seniors Chris DeRocher and Bruz Copping took over the Wildcat offense in the fourth. Copping scored 12 points in the quarter while DeRocher added 9 as Alpena ran away with the 58-50 victory.
ALPENA FINAL POINTS
Chris DeRocher – 21 points
Bruz Copping – 20 points
Kelley Stark – 8 points
Jadon Duncan – 4 points
Colin Donajkowski – 3 points
Aiden Goike – 2 points
TC WEST FINAL POINTS
Andy Soma – 19 points
Pierson Szczepanski – 8 points
Parker Neu – 8 points
Odin Soffredine – 6 points
Caden Bust – 4 points
Michael Hirschenberger – 3 points
Jake Klassen – 2 points