Panthers annihilate Yes Prep

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Panthers annihilate Yes Prep

By Doyle Barlow

Correspondent 

Published February 25, 2009

MONT BELVIEU — Just how dominating was Anahuac’s win over Yes Prep Tuesday night? Well, the Panthers scored more points in the first quarter than the Trail Blazers would in the entire game.

The Panthers exploded for 27 points in the opening period and went on to post a resounding 75-26 victory over Yes in the Class 2A bi-district basketball playoffs.Anahuac will go on to play Newton on Friday with the site and time yet to be determined.

Senior Anthony Rivon led the Panther charge as he tallied nine points in the opening period, while teammate Robert Boykins chipped in seven. The Anahuac defense set the tone forcing 16 turnovers by the Blazers in the game’s opening eight minutes. Anahuac’s pressure defense harassed the hapless Blazers all night, which in turn led to a big night for the Anahuac fast break. The Panthers seized control of the game for good with a 12-0 run over the last 1:57 of the first.

Although the game was never competitive, Anahuac coach Ben West said that his team was still able to do good things to get them ready for the Newton contest.

“We were able to work on some stuff,†West said. “And we implemented some new defenses and we were able to use them tonight to help us get better.

“The leadership from our seniors was good tonight.â€

Rivon led all scorers with 14 points while Boykins had 11 and Jordan Tarver and Cody Johnson each had eight. Also scoring were Cameron Mitchell, Kelly Rundcieher and Braxton Mayes with six a piece. While Justin Albritton and Devonte Outerbridge had five.

On the night 12 different Panthers scored. The Trail Blazers were led by Brandon Gunter with 12 points.

The win moves Anahuac to 23-8 on the year.