Reardan boys dust off Newport

REARDAN—The local boys varsity team made sure the school went 2-for-2 in varsity matches against the Newport Grizzlies in the season opener Tuesday, Nov. 30. Reardan took care of its visitors 67-43.

Reardan won each quarter. After holding a slim 16-13 after one period, Reardan outscored Newport 20-11 in the second quarter to take a convincing 36-24 lead into halftime.

The home team then won the third quarter 13-8 and the fourth quarter 18-11 to pull away for a 24-point victory.

Reardan had three players score at least 15 points and were led by Logan Flaa, who hit four three-pointers en route to a game-high 18 point effort. Cody Sprecher added 16 points, while Tristo McCrea had 15 points for the home team. Flaa was the only Reardan player to hit a three-pointer, but it was more than enough for the home team to secure victory.

Ethan Balazs led Newport with 16 points.

Reardan will look to start 2-0 on the season with a home game against Tekoa-Rosalia Friday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.