Dragons fly past boys’ basketball team

By Karmen Bishoff, EditorDecember 12, 2015Leave a Comment

IMAGE / Nadia Koontz

Junior Chandler Ford (1) is introduced as a starter before the Kearsley-Swartz Creek game on Friday, Dec. 11. Ford led the Hornets with 13 points.

The boys’ basketball team fell to the Swartz Creek Dragons 56-44 on Friday Dec. 11,

The Dragons outscored the Hornets 19-2 in the first quarter, setting the tempo of the game.

Junior Chandler Ford scored 13 points to lead Kearsley, and senior Deitrick Young contributed 10.

The top scorers for Swartz Creek were Mike Hill with 16 points and Anton Thompson with 13.

The Hornets won the second half against Swartz Creek, 30-20, gaining momentum going into their next game.

The Hornets take on Flushing on Friday, Dec. 18, against Flushing at home.

The Hornets battle for a rebound against Swartz Creek on Friday, Dec. 11.
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The Hornets battle for a rebound against Swartz Creek on Friday, Dec. 11.

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The student section urges their Hornets to play hard during the Swartz Creek game on Friday, Dec. 11.
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The student section urges their Hornets to play hard during the Swartz Creek game on Friday, Dec. 11.

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Junior Chandler Ford watches the ball slide through the net after a Hornets basket. Kearsley lost to Swartz Creek 56-44 on Friday, Dec. 11.
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Junior Chandler Ford watches the ball slide through the net after a Hornets basket. Kearsley lost to Swartz Creek 56-44 on Friday, Dec. 11.

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The Hornets warm up before playing Swartz Creek on Friday, Dec. 11.
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The Hornets warm up before playing Swartz Creek on Friday, Dec. 11.