Raiders roll to sweep of Leopards

by | Dec 3, 2022 | Articles, Midway

Tripp Westbrook shoots in the first half for the Midway boys.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Midway took a pair of nonconference varsity basketball wins over visiting Lakewood on Friday night.

The Lady Raiders jumped out to a 17-3 lead in the first quarter on the way to a 56-32 victory. The Midway boys followed a similar pattern with a 14-3 advantage after eight minutes before going on to triumph, 62-43.

Mallory Baggett had 20 points as the Midway girls improved to 2-1. Lizzy Kirkland had 14 for the Lady Raiders and Jaycie Byrd added 11.

The Midway boys also moved to 2-1 with Casey Culbreth and Tripp Westbrook scoring 13 points each. Jack Hazelbeck and Israel Cook had eight points each. Trey Gregory netted seven.

The Raider teams visit Union on Tuesday night.

Casey Culbreth drives and scores for the Raiders.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Israel Cook scores for the Raiders in the second half.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Mbagnick Dione finishes on the offensive end for Midway.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Trey Gregory shoots a three in front of the Midway bench.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Lizzy Kirkland brings the ball up the floor for the Lady Raiders.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Jaycie Byrd scores for the Midway girls on Friday night.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Mallory Baggett had 20 points for Midway in 56-32 girls win.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

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