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 Tipton’s
Nick Altherr (50) and James Altherr block the path of Northwestern’s
Jake Ridgeway during the first half of Friday’s high school
basketball game at Tipton.Northwestern beat Tipton 55-43. The Blue Devils are back at home tonight against the Taylor Titans. Tami Hein photo N’western grabs win at Tipton By MICHELLE GARMON The effort was there from beginning to end for both teams. But Northwestern simply executed better and as a result, the Tigers upended Tipton 55-43, spoiling the Class 2A No.5-ranked Blue Devils’ hardcourt homecoming on Friday night. “We were never really right from beginning to end,” Tipton Coach Brad Dickey said. “The amount of effort our kids extend never ceases to amaze me but our basketball plays snowballed from bad to worse all night long. “Our coaching staff had a bad week and as the leader of that group, I take the blame. I had a bad week. “It looks like Coach (Jim) Gish has got his team dialed in. They concentrate well and they communicate well. “I’m impressed they have nine seniors,” Dickey continued. “I’m really impressed with how they help each other make timely passes and score on time.” Gish was pretty impressed with his team as well. More on this story in the daily Tipton County Tribune. |
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