Lyons Steamroll Community Christian to Go 2-0

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Make it two in a row to start the 2021 basketball season for the Lyon County Lyons. The Lyons made the journey to Paducah Thursday night and came away with a big 82-28 win over Community Christian.The Lyons controlled the game from the coin toss to the final horn, on their way to the 54 point win.

Lyon County torched the nets for 36 points in the opening quarter as they roared out to a 36-3 lead. Travis Perry hit for 12 points in the first eight minutes of the game to lead the opening blitz. The Lyons would connect for four three pointers in the first quarter. On the defensive end, the Lyons limited Community Christian to one made field goal and one made free throw in the opening quarter.

The Lyons kept on clicking on the offensive end during the 2nd quarter, as they extended the lead to 59-9. Nick Whalin led a balanced effort in the quarter, scoring six points. Lyon County knocked down two more three pointers in the quarter.

After the Lyons returned from the break with the 50 point lead, the second half played out quickly, as the running clock came into play for the final two quarters of the game. Lyon County’s lead would still be at 50 points when the third quarter ended at 72-22.

Lyon County reserves saw extensive action in the fourth quarter as the Lyons cruised on out to the 82-28 win.

A total of 10 Lyons got into the scoring column against Community Christian, led by Travis Perry with 22 points. Brady Shoulders added 14 points. Nick Whalin and Gunnar Bingham also reached double figures with 13 and 12 points respectively.

Tyson Winsett led Community Christian with 7 points.

With the win, Lyon County improves to 2-0 on the season. The Lyons are right back in action Friday night for their home opener as they host Webster County in a big 2nd Region battle.

Community Christian falls to 0-2 and will be back in action Saturday night in the 1st Region All A Classic when they take on Christian Fellowship.

 

Lyon Co —  36   23   13   10  –  82
CCA        —   3      6    13    6  –  28

Lyon County  (2-0) – Perry 22, B. Shoulders 14, Whalin 13, Bingham 12, J. Shoulders 6, Gilbert 5, Parker 4, Ray 2, Reddick 2, Haines 2

Community Christian (0-2) – Winsett 7, Smith 6, Kahnplaye 6, Paxton 3, Wilson 2, Harrison 2, Chappel 2

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