Game Details - Boys Basketball

5A powerhouse Cottonwood got thrown onto the ropes by a tenacious Cedar Valley squad, and even though it took two extra periods, the Colts eventually pulled away and moved to 17-1 overall with a 78-72 double-overtime win, moving the Colts two games ahead in the race for the Region 7 title. Cottonwood led most of the first half, but the Aviators outscored the Colts, 21-13, in the third quarter to claim a lead before the game went to OT. Nine total players scored in double-figures between the two teams. Junior Aiden Oliphant led Cottonwood with 18 points, while Cedar Valley senior Cole Roberts led all scorers in the loss with 19 points. "What a game! Tonight's game was back and forth, and I think both teams gave it all they had tonight. Cedar Valley did a good job of slowing us down, and I'm proud of the boys for grinding out a very tough win. Everybody contributed to the win, and we are fortunate to come out with the win against a very good Cedar Valley team," Cottonwood coach Marc Miller said.