Second-half dominance defensively carries Saukees to tourney-opening victory

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | November 26, 2024
Pittsfield's Taylor Graham attacks the middle of the Western defense during Monday's game in the Pittsfield Thanksgiving Tournament at Voshall Gym in Pittsfield, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Junior guard Hayden Gratton and his Pittsfield basketball teammates want to instill fear in their opponents with their defense. “We want them to be really scared,” Gratton said. “Get them going fast and turn the ball over.” The Saukees did exactly that on Monday. Pittsfield’s full-court, high-pressure defense forced 15 Western turnovers…

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