Trevin Harris and Grayson Reynolds combined for 48 points, leading the Centerburg boys’ basketball team (5-4, 4-1) to a 69-62 win over Cardington-Lincoln (8-3, 4-1) on Jan. 13.
The Trojans went up 20-13 in the first quarter, with Reynolds putting up eight points including a pair of threes. Harris had eight points, as well, for Centerburg. AJ Brehm led the charge in the first quarter for the Pirates with six points.
The Trojans outscored the Pirates 18-13 in the second quarter to make it a 38-26 lead at halftime. Reynolds and Harris each had a three in the quarter, and Reynolds had 15 points at halftime. Journey Williamson hit a three for the Pirates and was their top scorer in the second quarter with five points. Brehm had eight points at halftime for Cardington-Lincoln.
In the third quarter, the Pirates outscored the Trojans 18-12, led by nine points for Warren Garrison that included a shot from downtown. Harris had nine points in the quarter for the Trojans, and Reynolds hit another three.
Both teams battled in the fourth, with Centerburg finished out the game strong 19-18 to take hold on for the win. Bennett Hill had a seven point fourth quarter, which included a three. Harris also had seven points.
Harris finished the game with 27 points to lead all scorers, and Reynolds had 21 points.
Leading the Pirates was Brehm with 16 points, while Garrison and Williamson each had 14 points.
Centerburg Coach John Marhefka was pleased with the win, which put the team over .500 and gave them a 4-1 record in KMAC play. The Pirates were undefeated in conference plat going in, so this tied them for second in the conference with Cardington-Lincoln. Both teams now trail Northmor, who is 5-1.
"It was a good win for us," Coach Marhefka said. "Cardington played very well and has been excellent throughout the year. Trevin and Grayson were focused and executed well. I believe the preparation helped not only them, but the entire team. As we continue to move forward we are focusing on the process and attempting to maximize our team's ability. Hopefully that was what worked and will continue to work for us moving forward."
Centerburg travels to Fredericktown (5-5, 3-2) on Jan. 17 for another KMAC battle. The Pirates host KMAC rival Mount Gilead (3-6, 1-3) on Jan. 17, as well.
