Iola Middle School’s A teams both brought their “A” games to the court Thursday.
The Mustang eighth-grade A team zipped out to an 11-1 lead after the first quarter and didn’t look back in a 39-10 victory over visiting Osawatomie.
Iola’s seventh-grade A team did much the same, leading 10-4 after one period and cruising to a 39-16 romp.
Alas, the Mustang B teams weren’t as successful. The eighth-graders dropped a 20-13 setback, while the seventh-graders fell, 17-13, in overtime.
Eighth Grade
Four Mustang players scored in the first quarter as Iola took the early advantage. By halftime, the score stood at 21-3.
Cortland Carson paced the victors with 14 points, followed by Kyser Nemecek’s seven. Lucas Maier chipped in with six, Dresden Ellis five, Jordan Kaufman three and Cole Mathes and Grady Dougherty with two apiece.
The eighth-grade B team got off to a cold start, trailing 8-0 after one period and 14-2 at the break. After trailing 18-10 after the third quarter, Iola closed the game with a 5-2 run, but was unable to threaten the lead.
Alex Donnelly scored all six of his points after halftime to lead the Mustangs. Isaac Hopkins added three, while Keith Gomez and Trevor Tatmon both scored two.
Seventh Grade
Tre Wilson and Noah Schowengerdt combined to score 19 of Iola’s 21 first-half points in the A team contest. The lead stood at 21-6 at halftime and 32-10 at the end of three.
Wilson’s 15 points overall led the way. Schowengerdt had 13. Hayden Kelley was next with six. Brennen Coffield scored three and Brent Stevens two.
Points were at a premium in the B team affair. Osawatomie led 4-0 after one quarter and 11-2 at halftime before the Mustangs clamped down with some defense of their own.
Iola held the Trojans scoreless in the third quarter to close within 11-8, then knotted the score at 13-13 by the end of regulation. Osawatomie outscored the Mustangs 4-0 in overtime to secure the win.
Braden Stevens scored five and Baron Folk four. Brent Stevens and Isaac Velazquz each had two.
IOLA’S B teams are hosting a tournament today in the IMS gymnasium, starting at 9 a.m.
The Mustangs are back in regular season action Monday at Prairie View.
