RANDOLPH – The Mount Abraham Union High School boys’ basketball team on Saturday opened its season by defeating host Randolph, 57-45.
The Eagles led through most of the contest, including by 24-19 at the half. But Ghost Fritz Hauser scored 10 of his 17 points in the late going to help Randolph close to within a point, 41-40, with 5:40 remaining.
The Eagles then closed the contest on a 16-5 run to win going away.
Mount Abe senior Liam Kelliher scored 10 of his game-high 24 in the fourth quarter, including five of six from the line in the final minutes to seal the win. Griffin Paradee added 10 for the Eagles.
Mount Abe will host Mill River, a final four team in Division II this past winter, on Monday at 7 p.m.