Last season Greenwood didnt get off to a good start, recording losses five of which came by five points or less in their first nine games. The bad beginning springboarded the Gators to a disappointing 22-loss season. This year, Greenwood coach Blane Embry wanted his team to get off on the right foot. It appeared the Gators were doing just that as they erupted to a double-digit first-quarter lead at home against Ohio County, only to see it slip away as the Gators fell 63-58 in overtime. In close games it only takes a few buckets here and there. They hit them and we didnt, Embry said. The Gators were eager to get the season started. It was evident from the tipoff, as they rolled out to an early 9-1 lead. Junior guard Tyler Peterie put Greenwood up double digits (16-5) with back-to-back 3-pointers, but the domination was short-lived. Ohio County came storming back in the second quarter with a 12-0 run, which pulled them to within one point (18-17) of the Gators lead. Greenwood got its first field goal of the quarter at 2:33 in, when Aaron Hartz put back a missed shot, making it 20-17. Ohio County took its first lead of the game with less than a minute remaining in the half as Jordan James got a steal and an easy layup to make it a 22-20 Eagles lead. James finished with a game-high 15 points. We were really nervous coming in, Ohio County coach Kyle Estes said. We have four guys that were making their first varsity start. We got down in a situation where we could have ducked our heads and just gave up, but we didnt. Greenwood finished the second quarter having scored just four points. According to Embry, much of the Gators woes were due to poor decisionmaking on the offensive end and plain excellent execution on the part of the Eagles. We were a little immature in our shot selection I thought, especially in the second quarter, Embry said. We got passive and they turned it up. Offensive rebounding allowed Greenwood to get back into the game in the second quarter. The Gators finished the night shooting 23-of-73 from the field but, thanks to 26 offensive rebounds, they were able to get a lot of easy putbacks. Hartz tied the game at 38-38 with a putback late in the third quarter, setting the stage for a dramatic fourth quarter, which saw four ties and three lead changes. Offensive rebounding is a barometer of hustle. We definitely I think blew it out of the water, Embry said. We dont have the gifted scorer to throw the basketball in there to, so we have to get the garbage buckets. Greenwood senior Chris Gomez tied the game at 50 with just 34 seconds in the fourth quarter. The Eagles had an opportunity for the last shot but failed to get one off, sending it into overtime. Ohio County seized control quickly in overtime as Shaun Maiden drained a deep 3 on the Eagles first possession, only to follow it up with a steal on the Gators ensuing trip up the court. Greenwood fell behind early and was unable to recover, despite a pair of 3s from sophomore Chris Keith and Gomez. Its a new year, Embry said. We have new roles, but I loved our effort. They laid it on the line and thats one reason we came back. I dont want us to lose confidence and theres really no reason to after a game like this. Hartz led the Gators with a 14-point, 10-rebound effort. The game was Hartzs first action since his sophomore year. He was unable to play last season after catching pneumonia, and his return did not go unnoticed, especially by the visiting coach. He did an excellent job, Estes said. He put the ball in the hole strong. Hes a very good player. Ohio County 5 19 14 12 13 – 63Greenwood 18 4 16 12 8 – 58Ohio County (63) James 15, Vaught 11, Karn 9, Clemons 9, Maiden 7, Tichenor 7, Wilson 3, Lynch 2Greenwood (58) Hartz 14, Gomez 12, Leedy 8, Peterie 8, Dewitt 5, Sowders 5, Keith 3, Littleton 3 Bowling Green 81Glasgow 76The Bowling Green girls basketball team began the season with a victory as it held off host Glasgow 81-76 on Tuesday. Sophomore guard Kattie Jones led the Lady Purples with 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Cary Bell also recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Lady Purples escaped with the victory despite Glasgows hot shooting. The Lady Scotties (1-1) hit 12 3-pointers as Taryn Durham had 22 points and Kristy Slayton added 20. Bowling Green travels to Franklin-Simpson on Thursday to play Butler County in the Papa Johns Tournament. Glasgow hosts Edmonson County on Friday. North Hardin 63Greenwood 45Greenwood couldnt stop North Hardins 6-foot-2 center Jenne Jackson as she scored 31 points to give the visiting Lady Gators a 63-45 loss. The Lady Gators led 16-15 after the first quarter, but scored only 17 second-half points. Amber Huff led Greenwood with 15 points and forward Katie Sanderson had 12.The Lady Gators (0-1) host defending Fourth Region champion Clinton County on Saturday. Edmonson County 88Franklin-Simpson 82 (boys)First-year Edmonson County coach Jarrod Wills won his opener in overtime over visiting Franklin-Simpson on Tuesday night. Franklin-Simpson (0-1) was playing without its lone returning starter forward Devin Phillips because he was ejected from the teams final game last season. Todd Webb led Edmonson County with 22 points. James Hammond scored 20 and Kevan Alford added 18. Nathan Jaggers added 16.Edmonson County overcame a 14-point, second-quarter deficit. Its huge for our confidence, Wills said. Our guys have struggled for two years. The whole school is excited but its just one game and weve got to keep going. Sophomore Charlie South paced Franklin-Simpson with 23 and Matt Morris contributed 15.Edmonson County (1-0) returns to action Friday at Glasgow. Franklin-Simpson hosts Bowling Green on Tuesday. Franklin-Simpson 70Edmonson County 39 (Girls)Franklin-Simpson got a game-high 20 points from senior Chelsea Brown in Tuesdays win over Edmonson County. Franklin-Simpson (1-0) returns to action Friday against Bowling Green in the first round of the Papa Johns Tournament in Franklin. Edmonson County (0-1) plays its first District 15 game of the season Friday at Glasgow. Allen County 54Logan County 29 (Boys)Allen Countys defense stifled the visiting Cougars for a 54-29 victory. Brett Oliver had 22 points and Tyler Berry had 22 rebounds in the Patriots victory on Tuesday. Junior Cameron Mason led the Cougars with seven points and Todd Adler added six. The Patriots host Madison Southern on Friday while Logan County (0-1) hosts Caverna on Tuesday. Logan County 50Allen County 41 (Girls)Ashley Farmer scored 14 points, grabbed four rebounds and dished out four assists as Logan County coach Mike Haynes won at Allen County-Scottsville in his return to the bench. Haynes coached the Lady Cougars from 1988-95 and the boys team from 1999-2002.Sophomore guard Amanda Bonds had 14 points and was 2-of-3 from 3-point range for the Lady Patriots. Allen County hosts Beech (Tenn.) on Saturday. Logan County travels to Muhlenberg North on Thursday. Cumberland County 57Monticello 45 (Boys)The Panthers opened their season with a win over visiting Monticello. Steven Wheat led Cumberland County (1-0) with 12 while Josh Duvall and Jamicah Richardson each added 10.Cumberland County returns to action Friday at Bowling Green in the game that will be the season opener for the Purples. Todd Central 55Fort Campbell 40 (Girls)The Lady Rebels won their second game in as many nights Tuesday with a victory over Fort Campbell. Fontay Martin led Todd Central with 20 points, including four 3-pointers. The Lady Rebels return to action Friday against Clarksville (Tenn.) Northeast.