GRAVETTE -- Though it appeared the Lions had a chance to gain the upper hand against the visiting Huntsville Eagles on Tuesday night (Jan. 13), in the end the Eagles soared to a 68-48 win.
The Lions played a tough defensive game the first half, and Austin White and Cole Turner were hitting and keeping the Lions in the game. At the half, the Lions were only down by three, 24-21,
But the Eagles soared in the second half and pulled away, giving the Lions no chance to catch up.
Shiloh Christian 47
Gravette 37
In a low-scoring game on Friday, the Lions fell to the Saints, 47-37, in Lion Field House. Game stats were not available to the Eagle Observer at press time.
GIRLS
Huntsville 60
Gravette 28
In the girls' game, the Lady Eagles took control early on and continued to build on that lead throughout the game. Though there were some good Gravette shots in the game, the Huntsville girls carried the day, coming away with a 60-28 win.
Girl's scores in Friday night's game against Shiloh Christian were not available to the Eagle Observer at press time.
Sports on 01/21/2015