Cardinals open scoring floodgates on Gentry

Enterprise-Leader/Mark Humphrey
Gentry sophomore Tavian Hall works the half-court offense against Farmington. The Pioneers suffered a 77-15 blowout on the road Friday.
Enterprise-Leader/Mark Humphrey Gentry sophomore Tavian Hall works the half-court offense against Farmington. The Pioneers suffered a 77-15 blowout on the road Friday.

FARMINGTON -- In a mismatch of epic proportions, Farmington pounded Gentry, 77-15, in 4A-1 Conference boys basketball action on Friday to take the level of colors day excitement up a notch.

Thirteen Cardinals scored, with Farmington (22-0, 6-0) taking another step towards achieving an undefeated regular season. Layne Taylor (14), Maddox Teeter (14) and Jaxon Berry (12) combined for 40 points.

"It doesn't matter who we play, one through 20. We have 20 players in uniform. Whoever plays goes in and gives us production. They're excited right now because some of our guys are getting awards that normally don't get awards. That's what kind of a team we've got," said Farmington coach Johnny Taylor.

Berry and Hunter Reaves shared the "Board Belt" award, a replica of a heavyweight championship wrestling belt with seven rebounds apiece. Teeter was tabbed for the "TNT" honor with 14 points and four rebounds. Layne Taylor picked another "Key Performer" outing with 14 points, four assists and three rebounds, while Eris Reyes collected his first "The Game Honors Toughness" shovel by hauling down a trio of rebounds.

Jaeden Newsom racked up five points and three assists. He wore the "Charge Chain" for his defensive efforts, while Maddox Mahan was honored as the "Lockdown Defender."

On the opposite side of the spectrum only four Pioneers scored, led by Hayden Henry with five points.

Farmington raced out to leads of 29-3, 43-8, and 64-11 at the quarter breaks.

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Farmington (22-0, 6-0): Layne Taylor 6 1-2 14, Maddox Teeter 4 4-4 14, Jaxon Berry 6 0-0 12, Kaden Hughes 3 1-1 7, Caleb Blakely 2 0-1 5, Jaeden Newsom 2 1-2 5, Hunter Reaves 2 0-0 4, Sam Kirkman 1 2-2 4, Cameron Crisman 1 0-0 3, Zac Miller 1 0-2 2, Jayden Brewer 1 0-0 2, Alex Stanley 1 0-0 2, Eris Reyes 1 0-0 2. Totals 31 9-4 77.

Gentry (3-11, 0-6): Hayden Henry 2 0-0 5, Hideki Xiong 0 4-6 4, Addi Taylor 1 0-0 3, Dillion Labitad 1 0-0 3. Totals 4 4-6 15.

3-Point Goals -- Farmington 4 (Teeter 2, Taylor, Crisman). Gentry 3 (Henry, A. Taylor, Labitad).

photo Enterprise-Leader/Mark Humphrey Gentry sophomore Garrett Jech controls a rebound in the Pioneers’ 77-15 loss at Farmington on Friday in 4A-1 boys basketball action.
photo Enterprise-Leader/Mark Humphrey Gentry junior Hideki Xiong twice drew a foul while driving to the basket against Farmington in the fourth quarter. He made 4 of 6 free throws and scored four points in the Pioneers' 77-15 loss Friday in 4A-1 boys basketball action.