Milano’s boys struggled against Granger, unable to stop the Lions’ Johnny Ryder and Thomas Rhode, who combined for 41 points in their 64-56 win over the Eagles on Friday night at the GHS Gymnasium.
MHS had trouble early on, as the Lions took a 33-18 lead at halftime with Rhode scoring 12 of his 16 points in the second quarter.
The Eagles improved in the second half, with sophomore Jayce Todd scoring 16 of their 19 points for the quarter.
Todd and Ethan Gordon combined for a total of four three-pointers during the third.
The Eagles trailed 48-37.
Milano scored another 19 in the fourth. Unlike the third where it was primarily Todd, five different players scored.
Layne Telg had six, Weston Avrett had five, Hayden Weaver had three, Todd had three and Drew Demeritt hit two free throws.
Despite outscoring the Lions for the second consecutive quarter, they received their first district loss.
Todd ended the game with 24, and Demeritt, Weaver and Gordon each had six.
THIS WEEK–The Eagles faced Mumford at the Geneva Paceley Gymnasium on Tuesday after press time and face Somerville in a non-district contest at home Friday.
MHS last faced the Yeguas at their own tournament on Friday, Dec. 20, where they lost 48-36.
Tip-off is scheduled for 5 p.m.
JV EAGLES–Milano’s junior varsity played before the Eagles, losing 48-41 to Granger.
They will not play before the varsity on Friday and return to action in Hearne next Tuesday at 4 p.m.
LADY EAGLES–Up until the third quarter, it looked as if the Lady Eagles would get their first district win, leading 25-15 going into the fourth.
However, the Lady Lions went on a 25-11 run in the final quarter, defeating Milano 40-36.
Sophomore Sage LoBue led MHS in scoring with 18, Bethanie Compton had seven, Kristian Taylor had five, Natalie Compton had three and Kaitlyn Telg ended the evening with two.
THIS WEEK–The Lady Eagles played host to Mumford on Tuesday after press time.
Like the Eagles, they also play a non-district game on Friday when they travel to Bartlett to take on the Lassies.
Game time is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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