Eastside boys rout WCMS 7th-graders

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD

Eastside’s Jordan Young fires up a jump shot during a recent game. Young and the Bulldogs topped WCMS Saturday, winning 51-29.

A big first quarter offensive attack by Eastside scored 16 points, while defense held the Pioneer to six in the opening period.

Warren County played better defensively in the second period and added another six points to the scoreboard, but Eastside hit for seven in the period to hold a 23-12 lead at halftime.

Both teams got things going on offense in the third quarter. The Pioneers worked the ball inside the paint for 10 points. Eastside ran the floor for its 16 points and a 39-22 lead.

In the final period Eastside’s size advantage wore down the Pioneers, holding them to seven points. The Bulldogs continued to stay hot from the floor, connecting for 12 points and the win.

For the Bulldogs, Morgan Wilcher led all scorers with 14 points. Dakota Seamons added 10, Bryan Najera had eight, Logan Seamons hit for seven, Jesse Norwood and Tyler Bell added four points each. Tyler Gilley and Jordan Young had two points each.

For the Pioneers, Patrick Harvey had eight points, Austin Fairchild hit for seven, Mark Harvey had six points and 12 rebounds. Brett Patterson also had six points and pulled down five boards, while Lake Kirby added two points.