Unity improved to 6-1 with a road win over Effingham, powered by late free throws and balanced scoring.
EFFINGHAM - Unity didn't panic when they found themselves trailing a wee bit on the scoreboard agaisnt Hearts on Monday.
After hammering Pleasant Plains on the road Friday night, the Rockets continued riding their measured momentum and used a fourth-quarter surge to pull away from Effingham for a 66-57 road win. The victory extended Unity’s winning streak to four games and lifted the Rockets to 6-1 on the season.
Unity trailed by one at halftime but flipped the script after the break, outscoring the Hearts 35-25 in the second half. The decisive push came in the final quarter, where the Rockets poured in 19 points to create separation down the stretch.
Tyler Henry led Unity with 16 points, doing much of his damage late. The junior went 4-for-6 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter, helping the Rockets protect their lead when Effingham tried to close the gap.
Colton Langendorf added 15 points, and the duo combined for 13 of Unity’s 19 points in the final frame.
Tre Hoggard rounded out the Rockets’ top scorers with 11 points, giving Unity three players in double figures in another balanced offensive effort.
Effingham, which fell to 3-8, was led by Jenner Pals, who scored 15 points, all in the first half. Jude Traub finished with 10 points and went 2-for-2 at the free throw line, while senior Cannon Bockhorn chipped in nine points as the Hearts dropped their fifth straight game.
Unity returns to action Dec. 30 at the Effingham-Teutopolis Christmas Classic, where the Rockets will face Central A&M.
Box Score
Unity 20 31 47 - 66
Effingham 13 32 43 - 57
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