Boyd squads swept at Van Buren

Boyd Christian’s high school basketball squads were handed a road sweep Monday night, falling to Van Buren County in both boys and girls action.

In Monday’s opening tilt, Van Buren jumped out to an early 17-6 lead on the way to a 54-37 victory.

The Eaglettes, who had three players reach double-digit point totals, carried a 29-14 lead into halftime, and held a 43-21 advantage through three quarters before holding on to top the Lady Broncos, who out-scored their hosts 16-11 in the game’s final period.

Whitney Baker led the way with 12 points for the Eaglettes, while Lauren Grissom had 11 and Haley Campbell posted 10.

Mica Hutchings netted seven points, Lindsey Wilson had six and Andria Hennessee chipped in five.

Boyd was led by Amanda Prater’s 15 points, while Tabitha King scored 10. Mary Reynolds and Lyndsey King had three each, while Jennifer Laxton, Tenera Jones and Lydia Powell scored two each.

In boys action, the Eagles held a slim 17-15 lead by the end of the first quarter, but erupted for 19 points in the second and 29 in the third on the way to a lopsided 83-41 win.

A dozen different players contributed to Van Buren’s winning tally, led by Cole DeLong, who posted 14 points, and Ryan Solomon, who had 13. Ryan Stewart netted 12 points, with Coty Simmons and Justin Whittenburg scoring eight each and three players — Grant Mooneyham, Allen Rigsby and Chase McCoy — scoring six each. Dustin Plemons scored five, Jason Hutson had four, and Bryce Shockley and Dusty Madewell had two each.

The Eagles and Eaglettes played host to Watertown Tuesday night, while Boyd hit the road to take on St. Andrew’s.