Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Gatesville Hornets used a 23-0 first half run to put their boys basketball season opener out of reach by halftime en route to an 80-35 win over Rogers Tuesday.
The Eagles, who were short-handed due to their football team’s extended postseason, were no match for Gatesville’s size and pressure. The Hornets led by 26 points at the half and by 40 at the end of the third quarter. Eight of Gatesville’s nine players scored on the night.
“That is how I hoped it would be,” said GHS head coach Brit Campbell. “They were missing a couple of guys and we are in a really good spot right now.”
Sophomore Rayshon Smith led the Hornets in scoring with 20 points including 12 in the fourth quarter. Senior Tyler Shea and sophomore West Allman had 17 points apiece. Also, senior Banner Allman kicked in 12 points on the night and Carter Williams chipped in six points.
Shea had a thunderous breakaway slam in the second quarter that capped the run that turned a 10-4 lead into a 33-4 margin midway through the period.
Most of the Hornets scoring on the night could be labeled as hustle points as their constant defensive pressure led to transition baskets and second-chance points. They hit just one three pointer – a step back from West Allman – on the night scoring 66 points inside the arc and hitting 11 of 18 free throws.
“I am not worried about these guys’ shots. They will be just fine,” Campbell said.
The Hornets were scheduled to face Jarrell at 1:30 on Nov. 19 in a game that was rescheduled from Nov. 18.
