The Owensboro girls’ and boys’ basketball teams both came up short on the road with a doubleheader against Madisonville-North Hopkins. The girls lost 77-47, while the boys fell 78-61.
BOYS
A 26-point fourth quarter wasn’t enough for the Red Devils (11-7), who couldn’t keep pace with the Maroons (14-6) early.
Owensboro was led in scoring by Amari Wales with 11 points, and they got scoring from 11 different players. The Devils trailed 13-6 after the first quarter and 39-22 at halftime.
Scoring (boys)
Owensboro 6-16-13-26–61
Madisonville-N.H. 13-26-26-13–78
Owensboro: Amari Wales 11, Gavin Wimsatt 9, Darrion Wimsatt 7, Imonte Owsley 7, Dante Greer 6, Tyren Hayden 6, Reis Dickenson 4, Jaiden Greathouse 4, Aireon Phillips 3, Isaac Humphrey 2, Matt Brown 2
Up next: Owensboro vs. Evansville Bosse, 7:30 p.m. Friday
GIRLS
The Lady Devils (8-11) also fell behind and were not able to hang with the Lady Maroons (14-6).
Amaya Curry scored 19 and Tayonna Greer added 17 for Owensboro, who faced a 26-10 deficit after the first quarter.
Scoring (girls)
Owensboro 10-15-9-13–47
Madisonville-N.H. 26-17-21-18–77
Owensboro: Amaya Curry 19, Tayonna Greer 12, Lemiya Greer 5, Kaylyn Sowders 4, Nia Gonzo 4, Krystell Pappas 3.
Up next: Owensboro at Muhlenberg County, 7:30 p.m. Thursday
