The Latta Vikings defeated the Lake View Wild Gators 38-28 in varsity basketball action played in Lake View on Thursday, January 9.
Latta held a 3-point (10-7) lead after the first quarter of play. The score was knotted at 17 at half time. Latta held a 4-point (28-24) lead after 3 quarters of play.
Latta sophomore Shayon McGruder led the Vikings with 15 points with three 3-point baskets, two 2-point baskets, and 2 free throws. He also had an offensive rebound, 1 assist, and 2 steals. Xy’Mari Bethea connected for a 3-point basket, a 2-point basket, and a free throw for 6 points. He also had 1offensive rebound, 6 defensive rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals. JP Bley had a 3-point basket, 4 defensive rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. Isiah McRae sank 3 free throws, 5 offensive rebounds, 4 defensive rebounds, and 2 blocks. Adrian McDonald sank a 2-point basket, 2 defensive rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. Dezmond Bethea had a 2-point basket, 4 offensive rebounds, and 2 defensive rebounds.
Latta is 5-10 overall and 3-1 in A Region 6.
Latta will host Johnsonville on Tuesday, January 14, at 8:00 p.m.
Lake View will travel to Hemingway on Tuesday, January 14, and will play after the girls’ varsity game that begins at 6:15 p.m.
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