Midway takes varsity hoops matchups with Dark Horses

by | Feb 12, 2024 | Midway

Ke’mari McNeil shoots for the Raiders on Friday night.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Midway took a varsity basketball sweep over visiting Clinton on Friday night as the Lady Raiders prevailed, 51-45, before the Midway boys topped the Dark Horses, 56-44.

The Raider boys improved to 12-7 overall and 3-5 in the Southeastern 2-A Conference going into a home game with Red Springs (9-13, 4-4) on Tuesday night. The Red Devils topped the Raiders, 84-54, in Red Springs on January 26.

Midway swept the regular season series with Clinton, following up on a 56-45 road victory on January 23.

Midway’s girls (10-9, 3-5) got 14 points and 12 rebounds from sophomore Peyton Herring on Friday night. Freshman Kyleigh Stonerock scored 13 with nine rebounds. Senior Morgan Williams added 10 points.

McKenzie Williams tallied seven. Kara Beth Benton had four points and Ella Clark scored three.

Tripp Westbrook takes a shot for the Raiders against Clinton.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Anthony Graham has the ball on the interior for the host Raiders.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Jacob Holland looks to make a power move for Midway.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Kara Beth Benton scores for the Lady Raiders.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Peyton Herring led Midway with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Kyleigh Stonerock eyes a shot in a win for the Midway girls.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

McKenzie Williams focuses on a free throw for the Lady Raiders.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

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