DRESDEN — Warren picked up a huge win over a quality opponent, defeating Tri-Valley 61-51 Saturday.

The Warriors (6-5) rallied from a 17-9 deficit after one. Tri-Valley’s lead was down to 30-27 by halftime and Warren was within two, 43-41, going into the fourth.

The final eight minutes were all Warriors as they outscored the Scotties 20-8 in the fourth.

Blake Grimes led WHS with 15 points. Hudson Elzey made a pair of 3-pointers and was 6 for 6 at the foul line to add 12 points, while Liam Grosselin and Jackson Perdue tallied 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Tri-Valley (8-5) received a game-high 17 points from Ryan LaMonica. Colten Rollison added 13 points while Troy Patterson and Oliver Baker netted nine apiece.

The Warriors have won four games in a row and carry a ton of momentum into Monday’s rivalry showdown at Marietta.

GIRLS

Fairland 82, Warren 39

PROCTORVILLE — Warren ran into a buzzsaw on Saturday when it took on Fairland.

The juggernaut Dragons ran away with an 82-39 victory to improve to 9-2.

Warren, playing without team leader Aubrey Pepper, fell behind 27-13 after one. The Warriors (7-4) kept fighting in the second and cut the deficit to 13, 37-24, by halftime, but FHS outscored the visitors 32-8 in the third to put the game out of reach.

Bailey Russell, Addison Godby and Addyson Cornell combined for 52 points — Russell scored a game-high 18 while Godby and Cornell added 17 apiece. Rylee Russell chipped in 11 while Lola Donahue contributed eight.

Juliana Huffman led the Warriors with nine points while Josie Venham and Jayda Murray pitched in seven each.

Warren will look to snap a two-game skid on Tuesday when it welcomes rival Marietta. The Warriors beat the Tigers 34-26 earlier this season.

Morgan 46, John Glenn 22

McCONNELSVILLE — Down 8-6 after one, Morgan went 5 for 7 from beyond the arc in the second quarter and outscored the visiting Muskies 17-3 in the period to pull away for a 46-22 victory Saturday.

Myka Augenstein, who led the Raiders (7-5) with 13 points, hit three treys in the pivotal second period while Chloe Baker (8 points) added two.

Baker also grabbed seven rebounds and five steals for Morgan, which plays host to Sheridan on Wednesday. Jade Rose finished with 10 points and and three assists while Myleigh Williams contributed eight points and three steals.

John Glenn (4-9), which committed 26 turnovers, was led by Maddie Wiley’s seven points.