LCC holds off Elida

in boys action

LIMA — Lima Central Catholic overcame 24 points by Elida junior Dakota Mathias to down the Bulldogs 57-55 in a bib non-conference boys basketball clash Tuesday at Msgr. E.C. Herr Gymnasium.

Darius West netted 16 for the Thunderbirds (14-1), while Tre’on Johnson added 15 and Xavier Simpson 10.

Aric Thompson downed 10 for Elida (9-6), who nearly overcame a 9-point deficit starting the final period. They host Kenton Friday.