Last modified: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 1:20 AM EST BOYS HOOP: Seekonk pulls out win SEEKONK - First-year coach John McDonough wanted his team to play better defense in the second half, and the Warriors delivered. Outscoring Bourne 20-4 in the third quarter, the Seekonk High boys' basketball broke open an otherwise close game and pulled away for a 74-43 victory over their South Coast Conference foes. "We shut them down in the third period. That was the point of emphasis at the half, to make sure that they don't score many points," said McDonough, whose Warriors improved to 3-4. "Our guys played great shut-down defense." The one-two punch of Ricky Silva (game-high 18 points) and Lucas Thompson (16) led Seekonk offensively, while Kyle Charron added 10 points. McDonough also noted the defensive play of Silva, Thompson, Matt Quinn and point guard Sean Heaney. Seekonk is back in action tonight at Bishop Feehan, trying to avenge a 72-67 loss to the Shamrocks three weeks ago. Sharon 51, King Philip 44 (OT) SHARON - In the Hockomock League, the Warriors were 16 seconds away from their first win in over three seasons, but ended up falling in overtime to the host Eagles. Sharon trailed 26-21 at the half and 36-31 after three quarters but used a basket with 16 seconds left in the fourth quarter to force overtime, then outscored KP 7-0 in the extra session to keep the Warriors (0-6) winless. Jake Layman led the Warriors with his 11 points. King Philip hosts Canton on Friday. Wareham 75, Dighton-Rehoboth 36 REHOBOTH - In other South Coast Conference action, the Vikings extended their impressive league winning streak to 43 straight with the rout of D-R. "It was competitive until about the second half, where they just overwhelmed us," said D-R coach Bill Cuthbertson, whose team drops to 1-4 in the SCC, 2-4 overall. Jordan Rezendes hit for a game-high 28 points for the Vikings, who outscored the Falcons 48-7 over the second and third quarters. D-R hosts Bourne Friday. Bethany Christian 63, Tri-County 52 MENDON - The Cougars of Tri-County Regional High limited Bethany Christian to merely three points in the first quarter with their triangle-and-two defense, pestering the guards. However, Bethany made a few adjustments, posted 26 second quarter points and secured the victory.. Steve Donovan totaled 10 points, but fetched 23 rebounds, dished out nine assists and had seven steals. In addition, Adam Barq fired in 17 points. The Cougars were deadlocked with Bethany at 29-all by intermission, but managed to score just 10 third quarter points. The Cougars (2-3) are off until a game Tuesday at home with Old Colony.