by Brian Turrel
The Piper Pirates charged into the Spring Hill Invitational Basketball Tournament, taking a 70 – 46 win over the Blue Valley Southwest Timberwolves in the opening round.
Piper senior Bryce Yoder made six three-pointers in the game, his teammates repeatedly screening Yoder’s defender in the lane to get him open on the wing. “He doesn’t miss,” exclaimed a Spring Hill player, as he watched from the stands with his team.
Yoder totaled 20 points for the game, while Doc Covington scored 17, using his speed to slash to the basket.
Coach Toure’ Grimes substituted frequently throughout the game, resting his starters for a busy week of tournament action. Ten players saw minutes in the game.
The Pirates’ second round game is on Thursday at 8:15 p.m. They will play the winner of Wednesday afternoon’s contest between Sumner Academy and Eisenhower High School of Goddard, Kan.
