If Sawyer Thompson’s consistency could be compared to the inner workings of a watch, it would be the equivalent of a Rolex.
Thompson has been among the top scorers in Kentucky all season long averaging 24 points per game. Once again, Thompson came through with his model consistency with a 30-point, 10-rebound performance Thursday night to lead the Pineville Mountain Lions to a 72-34 victory over homestanding Red Bird.
Kaiden Robbins added 11 points in the winning effort.
Pineville (16-6) got off to a 42-22 halftime advantage and outscored the Cardinals 30-12 in the second half to win going away.
Felix Omatako led the 3-14 Cardinals with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Lions return to action Friday night in the second game of a boys and girls doubleheader at Cumberland Gap (Tenn.). The girls’ tip is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the boys are scheduled for 7:30 pm.
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Pineville (72) — Sawyer Thompson 30, Kaiden Robbins 11, Anderson Gentry 6, Zander Garrison 3, Wyatt Caldwell 8, Ethan Jackson 2, Logunn Littles 4, Preston Zachery 4, Gabriel Kells 1, Noah Slone 3.
Red Bird (34) — Felix Omatako 15, Ashton Lewis 5, Josue Ilanga 5, Issac Brock 6, Dorian Ngulunga 2, Mulker Dukamo 1.