In a matchup of two of the 13th Region’s top ten squads, the Clay County Tigers defeated the Pineville Mountain Lions 85-68 Tuesday night in Pineville.
The Tigers (1-0) were led by Jerod Roark’s 27 points. Elijah Bundy added 18. Landon Dezarn and Hayden Harris tossed in 11 points a piece.
The Mountain Lions (0-1) were led by Sawyer Thompson’s 32 points. Ashton Moser scored 18. Kaiden Robbins and Logunn Littles added eight.
The game was a see-saw affair early with both teams trading blows and scoring runs. Clay led after the first quarter 21-15 and at the half 36-32.
The Tigers increased their advantage to 56-47 after three quarters and outscored the Lions
29-21 in the final stanza to close the game.
Pineville will continue its opening homestand against Cumberland Gap in a boys/girls doubleheader Thursday night. The boys tip is scheduled for 7:30 pm.
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Clay County (85) — Jerrod Roark 27, Elijah Bundy 18, Landon Dezarn 11, Hayden Harris 11, Grayson Hooker 6, Aiden Wagers 6, Ethan Jackson 6.
Pineville (68) — Sawyer Thompson 32, Ashton Moser 18, Logunn Littles 8, Kaiden Robbins 8, Sam Caldwell 2, Wyatt Caldwell 0, Zander Garrison 0.

Clay County 21 15 20 29 — 85
Pineville 16 16 15 21 — 68