COLONY — Crest Middle School’s Kole Walter scored 15 points Monday as the Lancers fended off Marmaton Valley Junior High, 23-15.
Crest led 17-5 at halftime, but Marmaton Valley cranked up its defense in the third quarter, pulling to within 17-10 by the start of the final period.
Crest hit 6 of 20 free throw attempts in the fourth quarter to stave off the Wildcat challenge.
Koiy Miller added three points, Daylan Nicholas two and Max Disbrow, Will Disbrow and Kroy Walter added one free throw apiece.
Kaden McVey scored 10 points to lead Marmaton Valley. Ethan Lawson added five and Brady Burton two.
Marmaton Valley eked out a 13-12 win in the B team matchup in a two-quarter contest. Lane Lord scored five points, including three free throws down the stretch to lead the Wildcats. Kooper Welch added four points, all in the final period. Kameren McClenning and Truett Blevins scored two each.
Trewit Luedke had six points for Crest. Grady Allen, TJ Beckmon and Bently Hammond all scored two.
