Free throws key to Tanager JV win The VHS JV Tanagers pulled away in the last stanza to beat the Madison JV Bulldogs 55-47 in boys basketball Feb. 18 at Madison.
Vermillion JV had led by only two heading into the final quarter.
Eddie Filipovic had 20 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.
"Madison couldn't stop Eddie inside," said Vermillion JV Coach Lance Luitjens. "He had a great game for us."
The Tanager JV jumped in front 10-9 at the end of the first period, led 29-23 after the second quarter, and then led 37-35 going into the fourth quarter.
"This was a hard fought game," said Coach Luitjens. "Free throws made the difference."
Vermillion JV improved its record to 15-4, while Madison dropped to 9-3.
Vermillion JV sank 12 of 12 free throw attempts while the Bulldogs connected on 14 of 19 free throw attempts.
Individual Stats, Vermillion JV: Scoring � Eddie Filipovic, 20; Bo Nelson, 13; Jerami Cowman, 10; Tim Russel, 6; James Clark, 4; Brett Hogen, 2. Rebounds � Filipovic, 8; Russel, 5; Nelson, 5. Assists � Cowman, 5. Steals � Cowman, 3.
Individual Stats, Madison: Scoring � Walters, 11; Foley, 10.
Team fouls: Vermillion JV � 18, Madison � 15.
Stats compiled by Jim Prosser
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