The Towanda Circle Thunderbirds held off the Abilene Cowboys in the final quarter or their home season opener for a 65-60 victory.

Abilene would lead throughout the first half but struggle in the second half adjusting to the Thunderbirds zone defense. Towanda Circle would outscore the Cowboys 24-7 in the third quarter and would lead by as many as 15 points before Abilene would make a comeback attempt.

Abilene would get their deficit down to four points with just over a minute to play before the Thunderbirds would seal the game with the five point victory. Sophomore Kolt Becker would lead the game in scoring with 27 points.

The Cowboys would lead 14-8 after the first quarter. Taygen Funston would lead the way early with six points, while Kolt Becker, Levi Evans, and Jake Bartley would

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