High schools: John Stark boys’ hoops wins first game of season
Published: 02-17-2023 6:15 AM |
John Stark 62, Sanborn 56
Key players: John Stark – Hayden Pond (23 points), Logan Montgomery (19 points, 3 assists), Donnie White (10 points, 3 blocks), Eliot Belliveau (5 rebounds, great effort defensively off the bench)
Highlights: The Generals roared out to a 23-7 lead in the first quarter, but Sanborn battled back, forcing the Stark to make some clutch free throws down the stretch. The Generals shot 12-for-13 from the line in the fourth quarter to secure their first win of the season.
Coach’s quote: “This is a group that has been through some adversity this year, but they kept grinding and kept improving. I’m very proud of them, not just for getting the win, but the way they won. They rebounded, played physical and made smart plays down the stretch, and that shows real positive growth.” – John Stark’s Mike Smith
Records: John Stark 1-16; Sanborn 4-12