A classic American showdown: Buccaneers versus Cowboys

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Feb. 8, the Branford High School boys’ basketball team traveled to Hamilton County to face off against the Madison County Cowboys in the district championship semifinals. What ensued was the most evenly matched game of the tournament. Throughout the first two quarters, it was clear both teams were pursuing the championship trophy, as they stayed neck and neck until half time. Once both teams had received a much needed breather, the fight resumed once more. The third quarter went exactly as the rest of the game had; for every point that the Buccaneers scored, there was a response from the Cowboys. The third quarter ended w