Owen Sound Sun Times: Home Crowd Too Much for Falcons

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WINDSOR -- The OSCVI Falcons got their first taste of what it's like playing in front of a packed gym full of fans rooting for the other team Tuesday.

The Falcons were overwhelmed by Windsor's Herman High School in dropping an 89-40 decision on their opponents' home court at the OFSAA AA senior boys basketball championships.

"I don't know how many people that gym could hold, but it was literally filled to the rafters with people taunting and calling them names," coach Lee Jacques said Tuesday.

"It was different than anything they'd ever experienced and it was a lot of fun. I can see why NCAA (American college) teams have such good records on home court."

Curtis Gibbons led the Falcons with 14 points while Matt Monk and Ben Singbeil both had 12.

"It was a great learning experience and it will really help the guys who are back next year," said Jacques, who could see as many as 10 players return.

"If we get (Ben Singbeil) back for a fifth year, we'll be right there as a contender. Otherwise we'll be a tweener team until we get some of the Grade 10's up to speed."