Men's JV Basketball defeats Word of Life 98-67

Herkimer, NY -  The Herkimer Generals Men's JV Basketball team ended the first semester with an impressive 98-67 win over Word of Life on Sunday afternoon in Herkimer. The win lifts Herkimer's record to 6-1 heading into the Holiday break.

Mecca McCollough (Rochester, NY) paced the Generals attack with 24 points on the afternoon. Tavon Bates (Liverpool, NY) added 22 points while Ethan Bishop (North Judson, Indiana) hit 5 3-point shots and scored 19 points. Center Marques Hibbert (Brooklyn, NY) pitched with 10 points as the Generals took a 46-32 halftime lead and cruised home in the second half to get the win.

Herkimer now has an extended break and will return to action on Monday January 20th as they will travel to Pottersville, NY for a rematch against the Huskies. Game time at Word of Life is scheduled for 3:00 PM.