The Wildcats Basketball Team, ranked #9 in Class 5A, steadily built a lead throughout their game Tuesday night, January 28, at Royse City winning 69-43.
The Wildcats led 18-13 after one quarter buoyed by four three-point baskets by sharpshooting senior Grayson McClure. Senior Day Day Hall took over in the second quarter scoring 10 points as the Wildcats increased their lead at the half, 37-24. Senior Cameron Kahn joined Hall and McClure in the scoring parade in the third quarter as the Wildcats lead grew to 55-31. The Wildcats outscored the Bulldogs, 14-12 in the fourth quarter.
Hall ended up with 26 points, including numerous dazzling shots around the basket. McClure totaled 21 points on seven made three’s. Kahn added 9 points. Sophomore Justin Haire had 5 points. Junior Boo Wilkerson and sophomore Caleb Alexander both scored 3 points on a made three-pointer. Junior point guard Lamodrick Johnson scored 2 points.
Royse City got 11 points apiece from sophomore Donavon Alexander and senior Jaylen Davis.
The Wildcats are now 3-1 in district play and 21-7 for the season. The Wildcats finish up a three game road trip with a district game at Lindale Friday night.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
