By ROB HAMILTON
Cardington jumped out to a fast start at Highland Thursday and held on for a 52-50 win in the first Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference game for both teams.
The Pirates (1-1, 1-0) led 19-6 after eight minutes, but the Scots (0-2, 0-1) rallied in the second to close within a 27-23 margin by the half. Both teams scored 13 in the third and Highland took the fourth 14-12, but Cardington was able to hold on for the win.
The Pirates got 21 points by Devin Pearl and Garrett Wagner added 11. Both players hit three three-pointers each. For Highland, both Alex Mason and Mack Anglin tallied 10 points, while Shane Carney added nine and both Thomas Wheeler and Trent Mason finished with eight.
Rob Hamilton can be reached at 419-946-3010, ext. 1807. Connect with him on Twitter at @SportsMCS
