Cavs sweep Rebels in season opener

Vale- After graduating two key starters and losing another by transfer, the East Burke girls basketball team was still able to look forward and start off the 2019-20 season on the right foot winning Thursday's season opener at West Lincoln 60-22.

One of the leading newcomers for East Burke six-foot freshman post Aubrie Snyder made a strong impact in her varsity debut scoring a game-high 18 points, eight in the second quarter.

Snyder's top scoring performance also contributed to 30 bench points for the Lady Cavaliers (1-0).

EB was also strong on defense making 15 steals led by seniors Graleigh Hildebran (5), Riley Haas (4), and Ashlyn Stilwell (4).

"It was a whole team effort," said Lady Cavaliers coach Crystal Bartlett. "Our defense was awesome, I felt like we faced adversity offensively but started getting confidence and finishing better."

Haas (12) and Stilwell (10, two 3 pts) were the other Lady Cavalier double-figure scorers heading into a fierce road test at county rival Freedom.

"It's going to be a good challenge for us, just got to look at and see what we can do."

Boys: East Burke 57, West Lincoln 22

Eight of 12 points from junior guard Aasin Lor in the third quarter pushed the Cavaliers to a 25 point lead in rolling to a season-opening road win.

Micah Chrisco, Logan Shuford, Cam Propst, and Trey Ward also scored in the quarter after leading at the halftime break 29-12.

"We were undisciplined defensively in the first half but got better in the second half, we missed quite a few layups offensively but trying to move the ball better," said East Burke coach Jerome Ramsey.

Propst finished with a double-double (11 pts, 11 rebounds) with Chrisco (9 pts, 7 assists) and Luke Coble (5 pts, 5 assists) also being key performers.

EB (1-0) now head into two road games before Thanksgiving at Freedom (Tuesday) and McDowell (Wednesday) that will give a great test.

"It's always tough (playing at Freedom and McDowell), we just got to keep getting better and keep practicing in making the simple plays."

-VERSE OF THE DAY-
"As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord's word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him."
-2 Samuel 22:31 NIV

GIRLS

East Burke 60, West Lincoln 22

EB       8          24       13       15

WL      3          10       4          5

Aubrie Snyder 18, Riley Haas 12, Ashlyn Stilwell 10, Chrisco 6, Griggs 4, Lockee 3, Hildebran 3, Ruff 2, Smith 2

BOYS

East Burke 57, West Lincoln 22

EB       13       16       16       12

WL      5          7          8          2

Aasin Lor 12, Cam Propst 11, Chrisco 9, Ward 9, Coble 5, Shuford 4, Smith 4, Kansleiter 3