McLeod thumps Ore City

McLeod’s basketball programs picked up big district wins over Ore City on Jan. 6.

Longhorns The varsity boys won its game 49-29. McLeod (177, 2-1) held on to a 17-13 halftime lead, but outscored the Rebels 32-16 in the second half en route to a solid victory.

Kannon Dempsey turned in a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, Brennan Penny put up seven points, Parker Patrick added six, Henry Teer four, Trenton McKnight four, Jay Greene three, Grayson Owens three and Jaxon Smith one.

McLeod’s JV team scarped out a 27-21 win behind Braden Bascombe’s 12 points.

Lady Longhorns The varsity girls went on a tear and never looked back as they roasted Ore City 52-18.

The Lady ’Horns (13-13, 3-1) went up 21-2 after quarter number one and had a 30-3 halftime lead.

Kenslee Cross earned a double-double with 21 points and 11 boards, Chassie Gryder added 13 points with seven rebounds and five assists, Jaci Armstrong had seven points, Reagan Mitchell five, Sarah Ragland three and Reagan Johnson three.