The Todd County Central boys’ basketball team is still searching for its first win of the season after a 42-33 loss on Friday to visiting Jo Byrns, TN.
Tay Shemwell provided all the offense for the Rebels in the first quarter, but they trailed 9-5 after the opening frame.
Jo Byrns’ Adam Cox scored seven points in the second quarter to finish with 11 in the first half and give the Red Devils a three-point halftime advantage.
Cox added four points in the third quarter to help Jo Byrns to a 30-23 lead, and the Red Devils overcame 10 points from Todd Central’s John Ross Cardwell to hold on for a nine-point victory.
Todd Central slipped to 0-4 ahead of a visit from Monroe County on Saturday. The Rebels have lost the last two meetings in the series with the 1-3 Falcons.
Jo Byrns 9 10 11 12 — 42
Todd Central 5 11 7 10 — 33
Jo Byrns (3-1) — A. Cox 17, C. Cox , Douglas 6, Riley 3, B. Cox 2, Stuard 2, Turner 2, Miller 1
Todd Central (0-4) — Cardwell 10, Shemwell 10, Holder 6, Schutt 5, Toliver 2
