Both Newton County Academy basketball teams took some much-needed blowout wins over Kemper Academy last week.
The Lady Generals took a 36-17 win in a low-scoring event while the Generals were able to clear the bench as they took a 63-21 win over the Rams.
NCA will be off until Dec. 28, play at the Benton Christmas Tournament. NCA will take on Central Holmes on Friday and then play Benton on Saturday.
NCA boys 63, Kemper 21
The Generals used a big first half as they cruised past Kemper by 42 points.
The Generals used a steady supply of offense as they outscored Kemper 13-5 in the first and 18-2 in the second to lead 31-7 at the half. The Generals continued to extend their lead in the second half, outscoring the Rams 17-10 in the third and 13-2 in the fourth.
Ethan McDill led the Generals with 15 points and seven rebounds while Kemp Alderman had 10 points and 10 rebounds.
NCA girls 36, Kemper Academy 17
The Lady Generals struggled from the field and pulled away in the second half to take a 19-point win over Kemper Academy on Friday in their only game of the week.
“We played hard and had some open shots, we just didn’t shoot that well,” NCA coach Michael Alexander said. “It was just one of those night when your shot was there but they just didn’t fall. We finally picked it up in the second half. All I could tell them was to keep shooting and that somebody would get warmed up eventually. We will take a win any time we can get one.”
Kelli Hollingsworth led the Lady Generals with nine points while Taylor Evans had eight points and Karli Blackledge added six points.
