Big third-quarter run turns momentum for Mansfield Timberview.
The biggest thing missing was a victory.
Champion regained the lead, 30-28, following a 3-pointer from Owen Tate with 5:27 left in the third quarter.“They are a phenomenal team in transition because they have multiple slashers and drivers who can get to the goal,” Champion senior guard Jesse Peart said. “So, you think you’re guarding one, and you have another right behind you.”
Junior forward Braden Baum led the Chargers with 23 points on 10-of-18 shooting. He sank 3 of 7 from the arc. He nailed all three treys in the first half while scoring 15. The Wolves guarded him tighter in the second half.Baum was the only Charger in double-figures in scoring. Champion went with its five starters for most of the game. Peart, senior guard Braxton Burdick and Baum each logged 32 minutes. Tate, a senior guard, and sophomore guard Charlie Georgelos played 30 minutes apiece.