Mustangs keep Dawgs in check Posted: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 12:02 am By: Stephanie Sturgis – Weakley County Press Sports Editor
Reach out — Gleason’s Blake Taylor (left) races to stay ahead of a Mustang defender during the Bulldogs’ loss in the 46th Annual Martin Lions Club Christmas Tournament Thursday night. Photo by Stephanie Sturgis | | | The Madison Academic Mustangs used a 17-0 first-quarter run to take control and defeat the Gleason Bulldogs, 57-33, in the 46th Annual Martin Lions Club Christmas Tournament on Thursday afternoon. Coming off their first win of the season, Gleason was ahead, 5-2, on a Ben Rollins drive and a 3-pointer by Thomas Fowler before the Mustangs erupted into the lead by forcing the Bulldogs into four consecutive turnovers resulting in fastbreak opportunities. Gleason trailed 25-10 after a quarter and 40-22 at the halftime break. The Mustangs took a 46-30 lead into the fourth frame. Ben Rollins led GHS scorers with 11 points. 46th Annual Martin Lions Club Christmas Tournament Dec. 30 at Martin BOYS Madison (57) — Jamal Goldsmith 21, Ray Hall 14, Britton Haynes 7, Paul Sands 6, Logan Haynes 6, Tavion Garrett 2, Jody Rinnes 1. Gleason (33) — Ben Rollins 11, Thomas Fowler 6, Blake Taylor 5, Gabe Lowrance 3, Austin Perry 2, Dakota Parsons 2, Dylan Reynolds 2, Alex Hahn 1, Tanner Trevathan 1. 3-pointers: Madison — Hall, B. Haynes; Gleason — Rollins, Fowler, Lowrance, Taylor. Records: Madison 2-7, Gleason 1-11 (0-5 District 13-A). None |