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never led, but top-seeded Canton would not secure
a double-digit lead until the fourth quarter as
the Little Giants returned to the M-WHT with a
46-29 win over the Commandos. The Commando defense helped
Abingdon (2-7) stay in the hunt through three
quarters, but five turnovers during the first
three minutes of the final period allowed Canton
(6-2) to take control. For the game, Abingdon
committed 25 turnovers to the Little Giants' 11.
Canton was led by
Matt Putrich with 15 points while Jordan Fouts
chipped in with 11 and will play Midwest Central
in a 6:30 p.m. quarterfinal game tomorrow in
Western Hall.
Cory Link paced
Abingdon with 9 points who will face Pleasant
Plains in a 10:30 a.m. consolation bracket
contest.
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