In a thrilling Division IV district semifinal matchup, Miller City outlasted Ottoville in a double-overtime thriller, winning 61-55. The Wildcats' strong defense was the key to their victory, as they forced Ottoville into 20 turnovers and held them to 19 of 51 from the field.
"This group hangs its hat on playing defense," Miller City coach Ross Heuerman said. "We're not the biggest team, we're not the strongest team, but we're aggressive and we fight hard."
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets throughout the night. Miller City took an 11-point lead in the second quarter, but Ottoville made a run in the second half to tie the game and force the first overtime.
In the second overtime, Miller City's defense proved to be too much for Ottoville, as they held them scoreless for the final 3 minutes of the game.
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Title: Miller City's Defensive Prowess Leads to Thrilling Double OT Victory Over OttovilleMiller City's Ava Ruck, left, and Ottoville's Erica Thorbahn compete for the ball during Thursday's Division IV district semifinal at Ottawa-Glandorf High School. (LimaOhio.com)
In a thrilling double overtime matchup, Miller City outlasted Ottoville 61-55 in a Division IV district semifinal game.
The Wildcats' strong defensive performance was the key to their victory, as they forced the Titans into 20 turnovers and held them to 19 of 51 shooting from the field.
"This group hangs its hat on playing defense," Miller City coach Ross Heuerman said. "We're not the biggest team, we're not the strongest team, but we're aggressive and we fight hard."
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets throughout the contest.
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