Eagles soar over Lions in Lions’ Den

Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll
Gravette sophomore Kais Patton shoots over a Huntsville player in the Lions' Den on Friday night.
Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Gravette sophomore Kais Patton shoots over a Huntsville player in the Lions' Den on Friday night.

GRAVETTE -- The visiting Huntsville Eagles soared over the Lions on Friday night in the Lions' Den, taking home a 71-41 win.

The Lions struggled under the basket, with the Eagles Swooping in and snatching away rebound after rebound and the Lions unable to stop the Eagles' aggressive offense.

The Eagles pulled away already in the first quarter, outscoring the Lions 21-8. By the half, the Eagles were up 39-17. In the third quarter, the scores were close, with the Eagles gaining only one point on their foes, 15-14. But the gap widened further in the final quarter, with the Eagles outscoring the Lions 17-10.

Gunnar Woolard once again led his teammates in the scoring department with 19. He was followed by Will Betz with 9, Kais Patton with 6, Holden Betz with 3, and Isiah Larson and Carter Flynt with 2 each.

photo Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Kais Patton, of Gravette, looks to pass the ball during play against Huntsville in the Lions' Den on Friday.
photo Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Gravette sophomore Kais Patton reaches for a rebound during play against Huntsville in the Lions' Den on Friday.
photo Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Gravette sophomore Kais Patton puts the ball up against the glass for a shot against visiting Huntsville in the Lions' Den on Friday.
photo Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Gravette junior Gunnar Woolard brings the ball downcourt during play against Huntsville on Friday in the Lions' Den.
photo Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Gravette junior Gunnar Woolard shoots during play against Huntsville on Friday in the Lions' Den.
photo Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Gravette sophomore Carter Flynt looks for an opportunity to go up for a shot during play against Huntsville on Friday in the Lions' Den.
photo Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Gravette sophomore Carter Flynt looks for an opportunity to go up for a shot during play against Huntsville on Friday in the Lion's Den.
photo Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Gravette junior Gunnar Woolard shoots during play against Huntsville on Friday in the Lions' Den.
photo Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Gravette junior Gunnar Woolard reaches for a rebound during play against Huntsville on Friday in the Lios' Den.
photo Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Gravette junior Logan Beaver gets a push in the back while he shoots during play against Huntsville on Friday in the Lions' Den.
photo Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Gravette senior Will Betz shoots from outside the lane during play against Huntsville on Friday.
photo Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Rather than shoot, Gravette's Isiah Larson passes the ball to a teammate during play against Huntsville in the Lions' Den on Friday night.