by Brian Turrel
The Sumner Academy Sabres got off to a slow start in Friday’s consolation round game at the Spring Hill Invitational basketball tournament, but they finished with a convincing 57-31 win over the Veritas Christian School Eagles of Lawrence.
Both teams struggled early in the first quarter, with the first basket scored two minutes into the game. The Sabres held a 9-8 advantage at the end of the quarter.
In the second quarter, the Sabres opened the game up, using their physical advantage over the Eagles on both ends of the court to open up a nine-point halftime lead.
Sumner didn’t let up in the second half. De’Auan McClaine, Caleb Brown, and Kyun Jackson each navigated the Eagles defense to score inside.
McClaine led the Sabres with 22 points, with Brown adding 20, and Jackson 8.
The Sabres will return to action on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Barstow High School.
