FRANKLIN — Pendleton County pulled away in the second half to hand Tygarts Valley a 54-40 setback Wednesday night in a battle of regional foes.

Chase Owens fired in 26 points for the Wildcats, who led 25-22 at halftime.

The Bulldogs were then outscored, 14-10, in the third and 15-8 in the final frame.

Jacob Wamsley and Alex Scott had 11 points each for Tygarts Valley. Parker Bell also reached double figures with 10.

The Bulldogs (5-9) return home this evening to battle East Hardy at 7:30 p.m. and remain at 4 p.m. Saturday to face Union.

Pendleton County (10-3) was slated to entertain East Hardy on Wednesday evening.

Tygarts Valley (40)

Adam Woods 1 0-0 2, Alex Scott 3 2-4 11, Parker Bell 3 2-2 10, Jacob Wamsley 5 1-1 11, Elijah Stanley 1 0-0 2, Austin Gear 2 0-0 4. Totals 15 5-7 40

Pendleton County (54)

Jayden Hess 3 0-2 6, Chase Owens 9 5-6 26, Travis Owens 3 0-1 7, Henry Warner 2 0-0 5, Cashton Kisamore 4 0-0 8, Cole Harper 1 0-0 2. Totals 22 5-9 54

Tygarts Valley 11 11 10 8 — 40

Pendleton County 15 10 14 15 — 54

3-point goals: TV 5 (Scott 3, Bell 2), PC 5 (C. Owens 3, T. Owens and Warner)