Mansfield Boys' Basketball Weathers First Quarter Storm to Defeat Oliver Ames
Thanks to six 3-pointers from sophomore Ryan Boulter, the Hornets defeated the Tigers.
Early on in Friday night's boys' basketball Hockomock League clash between Mansfield and Oliver Ames, things were looking up for the Tigers against one of the top teams in the state. OA's signature stifling defense and fast break attack administered by senior point guard Andrew Reardon and executed by St. Clair Ryan, Ryan Carney, Nick Cidado and Chris Duggan, was too much for the Hornets to handle to start the game. The Tigers led after one quarter, 16-9. Then, the Hornets started to hit their shots. More specifically, Mansfield sophomore Ryan Boulter started to hit his shots. Boulter hit five 3-pointers in the second quarter to turn the tide of the game and give his team the lead. They never looked back, and ended the game with a 82-54 …
