EVERLY — After holding a slim lead most of three quarters, the Graettinger/Terril boys basketball team suddenly went cold in the fourth period.

The Knights managed just three points in the final frame as host Clay Central-Everly pulled out a 39-29 victory on Tuesday.

“Every is a tough place to play,” said G/T coach Brent Dyhrkopp. “CCE has good size, shooters and experience.”

G/T took an 8-5 lead after one quarter, but the Mavericks tied the game at 17-17 at halftime. The third quarter was a seesaw battled with the Knights holding a 26-25 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Tyler Leiting led G/T with 12 points and six rebounds. Dalton Perrin had six points and seven rebounds.

G/T (4-9) is on the road at West Bend on Friday.

Clay Central-Everly 39

Graettinger/Terril 29

Graettinger/Terril (29) – Eric Hatland 1 0-0 2; Drew Skattebo 2 0-0 5; Tyler Leiting 3 6-9 12; Cody Dyhrkopp 1 2-3 4; Dalton Perrin 1 3-4 6; Jeremiah Andrews 0 0-0 0; Ty Bisenius 0 0-0 0.

Halftime score – G/T 17,CCE 17. 3-pointers – 2 (Skattebo, Perrin). Rebounds – 22 (Perrin 7). Assists – 4 (Dyhrkopp 2). Steals – 6 (Skattebo 3). Turnovers – 6. Total Fouls – 12. Fouled Out – none. Technical Fouls – none.