The Chillicothe Hornets were on the road at Winnetonka Tuesday night in the first game of the boys basketball season. The Griffons are a strong Class 5 team, with a lot of talent, athleticism, size and experience.
Early on Chillicothe trailed 8-6 in the first quarter when the Hornets star, senior Jaishon White picked up his 2nd foul. Winnetonka proceeded to go on a 20-0 run to open up a 35-9 lead by halftime.
The Griffons inside outside play from guard DJ Coleman and forward Antonio Fowler was too much to overcome, as they each finished with 15 points. White found a rhythm in the 3rd quarter for Chillicothe, leading the way on the night with 12 points. Freshman Turner Jackson was a bright spot, scoring seven while earning the start in his first varsity basketball game.
The Griffons did not let Chillicothe close the gap in the 2nd half, winning comfortably 57-29. The Hornets will play in the Savannah Tournament next Monday.
Chillicothe 6 9 23 29
Winnetonka 22 35 51 57
Individual scoring:
Chillicothe – White 12, Jackson 7, Max Probasco 3, Burke Beetsma 3, Jack Marshall 2, Max Cranmer 2
Winnetonka – Coleman 15, Fowler 15, Michael Nhial 13, Carson Ford 6, Jordan Bell 4, Christian Childress 3, Eric Garrett 1