The Middlesboro Yellow Jackets broke out of a four-game losing streak by exploding for 16 3-pointers in an 83-46 win Thursday at Lynn Camp as part of the Wildcat Classic.
Freshman guard Jacob Tinnel hit four 3s and finished with a team-high 23 points. Bryson Brooks added five 3s with 17 points. Joseph Killion added three 3s with 15 points. Aiden Larew chipped in with 10 points.
Conner Mabe led the 1-7 Wildcats with 13 points. Ethan Chafin and Caleb Wilburn added 11 points each.
Middlesboro took a 16-7 lead after one quarter as Larew and Tinnel each had two baskets. Tinnel took over in the second period with 16 of 23 points as the lead grew to 39-19 by halftime.
The Jackets added four more 3s in the third quarter and pushed the lead to 61-28. The Jackets hit six 3s in the fourth quarter, starting a running clock midway through the period.
Middlesboro (2-4) will play Williamsburg on Friday in the Wildcat Classic.
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Middlesboro (83) — Joseph Killion 15, Bryson Brooks 17, Jacob Tinnel 23, Mehki Young 5, Aiden Larew 10, Anthony Miracle 3, Caden Lawson 2, Aiden Allen 6, Garrison Warren 2,
Lynn Camp (46) — Conner Mabe 13, Ethan Chafin 11, Caleb Wilburn 11, Jared King 4, Ethan Curry 2, Eisen Mayo 2, Donovan Allen 3,