ARMA — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s one-two punch of Justice Pugh and Trevor Wilson led the way to a Wildcat A team victory Monday. Pugh scored 19 points and Wilson 13 as the Wildcats rolled to a 53-21 win over Northeast-Arma. IN THE BOYS’ A team contest, the Wildcats took the lead early and never looked back. Marmaton Valley led 10-4 after one quarter and 21-9 at intermission. The lead was at 35-19 before the Wildcats ended the game with an 18-2 run. MARMATON VALLEY’S girls held a 6-2 lead after one quarter and a 12-6 advantage in the A team contest. Northeast pulled even, 16-16, after three quarters. Makayla Brooks scored the only four points for the Wildcats.
The Wildcats weren’t as fortunate in the girls’ A team contest, despite the efforts of eighth-grader Trinitee Gutierrez. Gutierrez poured in 18 points, but Marmaton Valley had only 22 as a team in a 26-22 defeat.
Marmaton Valley travels to Crest on Monday.
Tristan Fraker added six points, Korbin Smith and Isaac Heskett added four apiece, Caiden Elliott scored three and Brock Hall had two.
Northeast went into overtime to win the boys’ B team contest, 43-38. The teams were knotted at 36-36 before Northeast outscored Marmaton Valley 7-2 in overtime. Heskett scored 14 and Elliott 13 for the Wildcats. Gage Griffith chipped in with eight. Kiefer Endicott scored four and Trent Vest had one.
The Wildcat girls rolled to an 18-6 B team win after trailing 4-2 after one quarter. Marmaton Valley outscored Northeast 16-2 over the final three periods.
Paige Becker scored eight points, Shailee Woods had six and Emily Smart scored four for Marmaton Valley.
MVJH squads earn split at Northeast
