Broncos blasted at home
The Boyd Broncos had a terrible night from the paint Monday night as they shot only 11 percent against the visiting Tigers of Watertown. Boyd fell to the Tigers 78-43 in a District 8-A match up.
Boyd won the toss and the first period would prove to be a solid performance for both teams. Watertowns’ Zach Rowe could do nothing wrong as he hit for 11 of the Tigers’ 17 points in the first period.
Sam Medley gave Boyd the lead at 13-11 with 2:43 left to play in the period with a 3-pointer, but with seven seconds to play Shiloh Balding tied the game for Watertown at 17-all.
In the second rebounding by Watertown gave the Tigers the extra edge. Boyd played aggressive on defense and offense, but Watertown gave Boyd only one shot on the offensive end of the court.
Balding and Roosevelt Beard crashed the offensive glass as they produced many second-chance baskets for the Tigers. By the end of the half Watertown had built a 38-26 lead.
In the third quarter Boyd struggled with the Tigers’ inside game. On offense the Broncos had few shots at the basket, which resulted in only four points in the period.
Jay Medley hit a 3 at the 1:18 mark but by then the damage had already been done. Watertown had extended its lead to 62-30 by the end of the period.
In the final period Boyd cleared its bench, prompting Watertown to do the same. The Broncos hit for 13 points in the period while Watertown added 16 to their lead for the win.
For the Broncos, Sam Medley led with 14 points, King had 10, Jay Medley and Clint Patterson had six points each. James Dunlap added four and Casey Hertwig hit for three points.
Rowe led all scores with 24 points for Watertown. Balding had 20 and Beard added 13 points.
The Broncos and Lady Broncos will hold Senior night Friday and will take on South Pittsburg at 4 p.m.