YATES CENTER — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s girls and boys basketball teams each earned a split Monday at Yates Center.
In girls action, the MVJH A team dropped a 20-12 decision. Addisyn Drake scored eight and Taylen Blevins scored four for Marmaton Valley.
Meanwhile, Marmaton Valley’s B team prevailed, 6-2, in two quarters. Blevins, Emma Louk and Emma Michael each had two points for MV.
ON THE boys’ side, Yates Center defeated Marmaton Valley, 39-14, in the A team game.
“We are young and have some growing to do,” MV head coach Byron Marshall said. “We will stay competitive as the season moves along.”
Dagen Barney scored six to lead Marmaton Valley, followed by Kris McVey, Ethan Lawson, Tucker Sutton and Kaden McVey with two each.
Marmaton Valley’s B team prevailed, 19-12, led by Kris McVey’s six. Brendon Newman added four, Lane Lord three and Brady Burton two.
“The B team rebounded well,” Marshall said.
