Boyd finds victory at ‘Victory’

The Boyd Christian Broncos picked up their fourth win of the season Friday night as they traveled to Shelbyville to take on Victory Baptist. Tyler Hillis led the Bronco charge with 21 points to help Boyd to a 57-46 win.

Boyd’s offense was unstoppable in the first half as the Broncos scored 17 points in both the first and second periods.

The Broncos posted 17 first-quarter points, while holding Victory Baptist to six in the opening period. Hillis, Casey Myers and Cole Stubblefield combined to give Boyd a 17-6 lead.

Second-period action saw the Broncos offense continue to control the tempo of the game as Boyd hit for another 17 points. Victory’s offense managed to hit for 13 in the period with the of Stephen Evans and Kyle Adcock, but the Broncos held a 34-19 lead at the break.

Evans and Adcock stepped up in the third period for Victory Baptist to help their team to a 15-point quarter. The Broncos netted 12 points, but still held the lead by the end of the period 46-34.

Final period action saw the two teams swap baskets, with Victory edging the Broncos in scoring 12-11. But Boyd’s defense turned up the heat during the final minutes of play to secure the road victory for the Broncos.

Hillis hit for 21, followed by Mitchell Young with 11, Stubblefield hit for 10, Myers had eight, Lucas Majors added four and Cody Fults had three points.

Evans and Adcock hit for 17 points apiece to lead Victory Baptist in scoring.

The Broncos will be back in action on Tuesday as they travel to Eagleville for a District 9-A matchup.