Coming off their first district win in 11 games so far this season back last Tuesday, the Cannon County Lions were eyeing their second district win with a rematch against the Upperman Bees. The Lions lost on a last second shot in Baxter in January. Upperman however had different thoughts, the Bees outscored the Lions 26-8 in the second quarter and used that momentum to score a 78-53 win over Cannon County Friday night in Woodbury. Austin Martin and Briar Jakes each had 10.
The Cannon County Lionettes were able to stay in the game against the Upperman Lady Bees in the first quarter as the lead changed seven times in the early period. Upperman’s defense got going a little late in the quarter as Upperman ended it with a nine point lead. Upperman would stretch the lead to 15 at half en route to winning the game 67-37. Olivia Walkup led the Lionettes with 10 points.
Weather permitting the basketball teams will close out their regular season this week with four scheduled games. Monday night the Lions and Lionettes hit the road to Spencer Tennessee for a set of games against Van Buren County. Monday night games will air on AM-1540/FM96.7 WBRY and streaming live on wbry.com. Tipoff is at 6:00.