BHS sweeps at Anderson-Shiro

Bison Creagor Elsom takes it to the hoop in Varsity action at Anderson-Shiro on Tuesday. Van’Go’photo VARSITY CONTEST

The victory by the varsity men made it a Bison sweep at Anderson-Shiro on Tuesday night. Their 65-50 win in the Owl's gym came in a high-fouling game that saw the lead change hands several times before the Bison were able to pull away for good.

Led by seniors Jordan Canady and Micah Burnside- Jones, BHS jumped out to a 12-1 early lead before Anderson Shiro's youngsters found their rhythm and fought back to trail by only 5, 14-9, at the quarter. Several Bison were already in foul trouble and the Owl's run continued into the second stanza. With three minutes left in the half, the Owls took the lead on a steal and a bucket, 20-18. Burnside Jones quickly tied things back up, but the score was knotted several more times in the third quarter. Saxton Sims, Canady and their teammates cranked things up and the Bison began to pull away and led 45-33 going into the final period of play.

Ty Tollett launches a jumper as Dylan Laningham gets into position for the rebound during the JV Bison victory at Anderson-Shiro. Van’Go’photo The referees' whistles were plentiful in the fourth quarter, and BHS capitalized, sinking 8 of 14 opportunities at the line, while A-S connected on only 1 of 12. The Bison finished with three starters fouling out, but still logged the 65-50 win to go 3-1 in district play.

Canady had another big night, scoring 30 points including 10 of 14 at the line, with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Burnside-Jones contributed 17 points and 7 boards. Sims scored 6 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals. Aaron Bell scored 5 and led in steals with 4. Ryan Read added a pair of free throws, Creagor Elson and Curtis Yates a bucket apiece, and Tate Hartley moved up to the varsity lineup and added a free throw and plenty of hustle. Buffalo hit 56% of their freethrows.

JUNIOR VARSITY

The JV Bison men flew through the Owls at Anderson Shiro on Tuesday night. The BHS defenders held their opponent scoreless until late in the third quarter, and the offense posted 29 points to AS’s 8 for the victory.

Dylan Laningham had a double-double, with 10 points, 10 rebounds and a block. Austin Rayborn scored 8, and led in steals and assists. Ty Tollett also contributed 6 points, Taylor McGill scored 4, and Jordan Nix pulled down six rebounds. Travis Cunningham led in blocks and earned a Perfect Ten from the judges in the stands for his twisting high dive with a handstand and a roll. (We were all glad you’re okay, Trav!!)