Photos by Kevin Nagle
Bryant Blue’s Matt Sandidge work his way to the basket. (Photo by Kevin Nagle)
The Bryant Blue Hornets eighth grade team of Bethel Middle School, still short-handed because of injuries, fell behind 6-0 in the first quarter and never quite recovered as the Watson Chapel Wildcats eighth grade squad escaped with a 28-17 win at Bryant Middle School gym Thursday.
The Hornets cut it to 14-9 at the half but struggled again in the third quarter on offense as the Wildcats built a 13-point advantage.
“We played good half-court defense and rebounded well but struggled to score against a bigger and more athletic team,” noted Bethel coach Derek McGrew.
Keith West led the Hornets with 8 points. Luke Curtis added 4. Matthew Sandidge and Parker Ray finished with 2 each. Brandon Shirlee hit a free throw.
Now 1-1, the Hornets return to action on Monday, Nov. 25, at Benton.
Bethel’s Luke Curtis puts up a shot in the lane. (Photo by Kevin Nagle)
Keith West sets to take a shot for the Bethel Hornets. (Photo by Kevin Nagle)
