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Cincinnati (OH) Aiken

Ht: 6-foot-6
Wt: 210 lbs

Community Press - Falcons looking to improve defense for stretch run

While they allowed too many open shots and offensive rebounds for the coach's liking, they pulled together when it mattered most, using a stifling defense and clutch performances from forwards Chane Behanan and Darren Goodson to pull out a 69-63 overtime victory over Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference rival Western Hills Jan. 4 at Aiken.

In a mad scramble, Behanan grabbed his own rebound twice near the basket and finally tied the game at 56-56 with one second left in regulation to force the extra session. Aiken went on an 8-0 run and used key free throw shooting down the stretch to seal it.

Offensively, there have been two constants in the Aiken roster - Behanan and Goodson.

Behanan is a freshman phenom who gets better with every game. The lanky power forward leads the team in scoring (21 ppg) and rebounding (7 rpg) and is looked to, especially in a tight game. How he reacts in a state tournament setting remains to be seen, but he's shown the ability to handle pressure.

"It's no pressure on me. We play as a team and handle the pressure as a team," Behanan said.

The Enquirer - Mason boys, Ursuline girls win Lyons swim meet

Dunbar 90, Aiken 89 (2OT): Aiken freshman forward Chane Behanan scored 34 points, including the buzzer-beater to send the game into overtime.

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By Brian Snow...update on Chane's season and his style of play. Being recruited by Ohio State, Xavier and Cincinnati and Coach Groce has been in to see him play.