Mavs rally in overtime, claim No. 2 tourney seed
Senior guard Cam Lawson scored 28 points against Northview Academy on Friday night lifting the Mavericks 85-74 in overtime. (photo:Tony Cox )
The Mavericks didn’t secure the victory easily. The Cougars forced the extra session when they tied the game at 70 on a late 3-pointer. Anderson County responded with poise, outscoring Northview 15-4 in the four-minute overtime period to seal the win.
“This is what you’ve come to expect against a Northview team that plays hard and is extremely locked in on their senior night,” Anderson County coach Jordan Jeffers said. “It’s hard to win a game at this point in the season because everybody’s in district tournament mode and everybody knows what they’re doing.
“You have to be tough and you have to be physical — and not just physically tough. You have to be mentally tough because everybody is just locked in.”
Cam Lawson poured in 28 points to pace the Mavericks. He was one of four Anderson County players in double figures.
Landry Sharp added 12 points, while Rocky Brown scored 11 and Jaxon Price chipped in 10 in the win at Kodak.
Jeffers praised Lawson, who battled injuries earlier this season, for delivering when it mattered most.
“If we needed a game like this from anybody, it was Cam Lawson,” Jeffers said. “He takes losses hard, and he’s a hard worker and he deserves success.”
Earlier in the week, the Mavericks opened play with a 58-41 home victory over South-Doyle on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Anderson County now turns its attention to the District 4-AAA Tournament at ACHS. The Mavericks enter as the No. 2 seed and are seeking their fourth consecutive district tournament championship.
They will open tournament play at 6 p.m. Friday against third-seeded Scott in the semifinals. Anderson County has already secured a berth in the Region 2-AAA Tournament.
