The Apollo basketball teams both picked up wins Tuesday night, with the boys beating McLean County 68-59 at home and the girls picking up a 50-46 victory over Grayson County on the road.
BOYS
The Eagles (2-18) won for the first time since their season opener, coming from behind after an early deficit to take down the Cougars (6-10).
Malik Wilson scored 26 points to lead Apollo, who trailed 17-13 after one quarter. The Eagles rallied to take a 31-30 lead at the half, but the Cougars went back in front 45-43 heading into the final frame.
Apollo closed the game strong, outscoring McLean County 25-14 in the fourth to finally earn another win. Ryan Ash scored 12 and Dan St. Claire added 10 for the Eagles.
Scoring
McLean Co. 17-13-15-14 — 59
Apollo 13-18-22-15 — 68
Apollo: Malik Wilson 26, Ryan Ash 12, Dan St. Claire 10, Harrison Bowman 9, Cameron Frantz 5, Kelly 4, Evan Jaden Deaton 2
Up next: Apollo at Muhlenberg County, 7:30 p.m. Friday
GIRLS
The E-Gals (11-10) withstood a late push by the Lady Cougars (10-10) to win on the road and break a three-game losing streak.
Apollo got 18 points from Lexi Shadowen and 11 from Kassidy Daugherty, and the two combined to hit five 3-pointers.
The Eagles jumped out to a 14-8 lead after the first period and maintained the gap for a 23-19 advantage at halftime. A 14-7 third quarter extended the lead, and they were able to hold on for a narrow win.
Scoring
Apollo 14-9-14-13–50
Christian Co. 8-11-9-20–46
Apollo: Lexi Shadowen 18, Kassidy Daugherty 11, Amber Dunn 9, Shelbie Beatty 5, Addison Carter 3, Zoe Floyd 2, Amari Sanders 2
Up next: Apollo vs. Christian County, 3:30 p.m. Saturday
