Cyclones Defeat Vikings In Senior Boys Basketball
Photos and Story By Robert Thomas
It was frightfully cold Tuesday evening - forcing the cancelation of games involving out of town travel - but for the Central Cyclones senior boys team the play was hot.
Making use of a size and speed advantage the Cyclones defeated the Vanier Vikings in a blowout 89 - 40 in high school senior boys basketball action.
The Cyclones used the fast break and layups to jump into what turned out the be an insurmountable first quarter lead of Central 34 - Vaner 13 at the end of the first quarter.
The Vikings were able to regroup defensively in the second quarter putting enough pressure to slow the layup frenzy.
Meanwhile defensively the Cyclones were able to out rebound the Vikings who were often boxed out and rushed on shots which failed to convert into baskets.
Score at half time was Central 49 - Vanier 18.
The third quarter saw the Cyclones break down floor and then set up around the key and freely pass the ball around until they had clear shots or they charged in on a layup.
The size advantage was obvious as the Cyclones more than doubled up on the Vikings scoring with the third quarter score Central 69 - Vanier 27.
The fourth quarter saw the Vikings coming out looking at a series of three pointers their only chance of eradicating the 42 point deficit.
Unfortunately for the Vikings the Cyclones managed to immediately steal the ball and make a layup.
The Vikings attempted to set up around the key looking for the long shot only to miss when they did shoot from three point land.
The Vikings were able though to hit a three pointer with the Cyclones almost immediately breaking down court and responding with a three pointer of their own.
With 40 seconds left in the game the Cyclones gained possession of the ball and the teams allowed the clock to expire.
Top scorers for Vanier were:
Kyle Andres 16
Z Champion 8
Jared Mann 8
Top scorers for Central were:
Earl Lamach 18
Uniab Newkirk 16
Jake Wilson 15
