(January 3rd, 2015) – MORENCI: Casen Burkholder’s 10 points led the way as the Junior Varsity boys of Fayette won soundly over their Michigan neighbor Morenci.
When the game was over, the scoreboard read 39-28 in Fayette’s favor.
The Eagles assumed the early lead, winning the first period 13-9. Their offense stumbled in the second quarter, however, and Morenci narrowed the gap. Going into the half, Fayette clung to a 16-15 lead. Yet there was no need to cling by the end of the third quarter. A 15 point burst of scoring propelled the Eagles well out of their host’s reach. A stunning defensive effort that only allowed Morenci 3 points in that same span also helped to put the contest away. Fayette kept pace with Morenci in the last period of play, getting outscored slightly, 10-8.
Aside from Burkholder’s standout performance, Garrett Reinking contributed 9 points to the victory. Teammate Austin Lopez knocked down a pair of three-point shots for 6 total points, while Tharyn Colegrove earned his 6 points inside the arc.
