James Wood boys win Tri-State Shootout

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The James Wood boys’ basketball team captured the Tri-State Shootout at Berkeley Springs (West Virginia) High School with a 49-34 win over Southern Fulton (Pennsylvania) on Saturday.

The Colonels (5-4) — who won their fifth straight game — outscored Southern Fulton 30-17 in the second half, including 16-6 in the fourth quarter. James Wood trailed 9-8 after one quarter and led 19-17 at the half and 33-28 after three quarters.

Paul Brooks (10 points) was named Tournament MVP. Brodie Sirbaugh and Ashby Copenhaver (6 points) were each named to the All-Tournament team.

Other James Wood leaders: Mike Bell 15 points, 5 rebounds; Zach Woskobunik 6 points.