Hobbton Boys 59, East Bladen 57
ELIZABETHTOWN – Hobbton held on in a tightly contested match to defeat East Bladen 59-57 in boys basketball Friday night.
The Eagles held a one-point lead at the end of the first quarter and was tied at the end of the half at 24-24. Hobbton led by three after three quarters 44-41 and held on for the victory. Amir Tate led the Wildcats in scoring with 25 points as Hobbton moves to 1-0 in the Carolina Conference and 2-5 for the season. Richard Simpson added 16 points in the win.
East Bladen falls to 0-1 in the conference and 0-8 for the season. Keyshawn Kemp led the Eagles with 21 points and Landyn Scott pitched in 16 in the loss.
Hobbton will travel to Union (0-1, 2-4) on Dec. 22. East Bladen will go to North Duplin (0-1, 1-3) on Jan. 6.
EAST BLADEN (57) Keyshawn Kemp 21, Tevin McLean 6, Khalil McKoy 2, John Monroe, Sheldon Melvin 2, Benjamin Lent, Landyn Scott 16, Za’Quan Gray 2, Dashon Campbell 2,Jaden Lewis 6
HOBBTON (59) Reggie Thompson 2, Amir Tate 25, Javont’e Johnson 8, Richard Simpson 16, Lathan Warren 7, Idaris Eason 1
