Council 58, Radford 43

Brad Nuckles had a fabulous game scoring 28 points, grabbing 16 boards, blocking 5 shots and dishing out 4 assists to lead Council to the 58-43 win over Radford. Council, a small school with an enrollment of only 138 students, avenged last year's disappointing state championship loss and gave their city something to cheer about. The Council fans came out in droves to watch their Cobras complete some unfinished business.

Nuckles got the Cobras started on the right foot. Nuckles scored the game's first 9 points. Nuckles great play and good team defense helped the Cobras out to a 11-4 lead after the first quarter.

In the second Radford started to press Council and got back into the game cutting the lead to 5 at 21-16 at the break. Shane Nichols scored 10 points and had 5 steals for Radford in the first half.

Council continued their team play helped by the efforts of Ryan Rasnake (11 points) and Cass Harman (10 points and 10 rebounds) the Cobras were able to extend their lead out to 39-29 after three quarters.

The Bobcats from Radford proved to have no quit in them as they made a run at the bigger Cobras in the fourth. Freshman point guard Darris Nichols had a few spectactular drives and helped Radford cut the lead to 6 on several occasions. With 3 minutes left the score stood at 47-40 Council. But the Cobras took over in the last 3 minutes passing the ball effectively and splitting the Radford traps with ease. Council reeled off 11 straight points to take a commanding 58-40 lead. All that was left for Council was to celebrate their great victory and their redemption.

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Council's Ryan Rasnake
Council's Cass Harman
Council's Cass Harman
Council's Cass Harman
Council's Brad Nuckles
Council's Brad Nuckles
Council's Brad Nuckles
Council's Brad Nuckles
Council's Brad Nuckles
Council's Brad Nuckles