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Hazard With A Furious Comeback to Defeat Breathitt in Overtime.

Hazard's Wade Pelfrey lets go of the game-tying three at the buzzer in regulation - photo by Brendon D. Miller/BSN

Hazard, Kentucky – January 29, 2019 Brendon D. Miller – Bluegrass Sports Nation

Hazard snatched a victory from Breathitt County tonight in a wild game between the two 14th Region rivals in Hazard. Hazard used a 23 point 4th quarter and feverish comeback in the last two minutes to send the game to overtime on a banked three pointer at the buzzer by Sophomore Wade Pelfrey, tying the game at 54. Hazard outscored Breathitt 10 to 3 in overtime to secure the 64 – 57 victory. Hazard ruled the boards throughout the game behind strong efforts by Logan Hall and Reece Fletcher. Hazard improves to 19-4 on the season and 9-3 against 14th Region teams, and Breathitt is now 14-7 and 12-2 in Region.

Hazard Scoring (Team) First Q. – 15; Second Q. – 4; Third Q. 12; Fourth Q. 23; OT – 10. Individual – Wade Pelfrey – 21; Logan Hall – 20; Reece Fletcher – 16; Jarrett Napier 5; Ridge Beverly – 2. Hall also added 18 rebounds for a monster night.

Breathitt Scoring (Team) First Q. – 13; Second Q. – 13; Third Q. 9; Fourth Q. 19; OT – 3. Individual – Jalen Taulbee – 20; Kyle Fraley – 16; Jaylen Turner – 5; Brandyn Slaughter – 5; Marty Fugate – 3; Jack Fugate – 3; Cameron Stacy – 3; Chandler Howard – 2.

Stats courtesy of WKIC – Devin Combs and Max Mitchell!! Also thanks the the Voice of the Bulldogs – Scott Napier for all he does!!

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