YATES CENTER — The Yates Center High boys basketball team was dominated start to finish in their season opener against Madison on Friday, 42-15.
The Wildcats (0-1) got behind early and could never make enough shots to claw back into the game. The Bulldogs played a zone defense and forced Yates Center to take early three-pointers which they missed and lost possession.
Yates Center continued to work around Madison’s zone defense but could only muster up four points by halftime to trail, 29-4.
“We were really hindered by a slow start and the inability to make shots,” said Yates Center head coach Lane Huffman. “Madison plays a really good zone defense that forced us into settling for early possession three-point shots.”
“I thought our defense was good enough to keep us in the game, our offense just wasn’t flowing as we have practiced,” said Huffman. “You always want to start the season strong with a win, especially when you’re at home. We will regroup and be ready for our home tournament this week.”
Cash Cummings led Yates Center offensively with seven points while Emmit George collected four points and Emmet Britain and Jayston Rice netted two points apiece.
Yates Center hosts Hartford on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
