*1961 Ashland Tomcats (73) vs. *1977 Ballard Bruins (71)
Coach Bob Wright Coach Richard Schmidt
Ashland Outlasts Ballard
The Ashland Tomcats outlasted Ballard last evening at Louisville’s iconic Freedom Hall in a classic game for the ages. Led by Steve Hilton’s 22 and Harold Sergent’s 16 points, the Tomcats fought off a determined Bruin team. Ballard forwards Jeff Lamp and Lee Raker each scored 21 and garnered double digit rebounds.
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Ashland 15 20 19 19 (73)
Ballard 17 15 21 18 (71)
Ashland (1961) Ballard (1971)
Hilton – 22 Lamp – 21
Cram – 10 Miller- 13
Conley – 14 Eaves – 11
Sergent – 16 Raker – 21
Hilton – 9 Jeffries – 5
Fairchild – 2