Varsity Basketball Opens Season With Victory Over Tunstall

The Tigers opened the 2011-2012 campaign on the road against the Tunstall Trojans. In a non-conference match-up, Hargrave was able to prevail 69-50. The first half saw the Tigers off to a slow start as first game jitters were apparent. The Trojans were able to take a four point lead into intermission, 29-25. Hargrave came out of half time and began to pick up the intensity, holding Tunstall to six third quarter point en route to taking a 40-35 lead into the fourth quarter. The final period was all Hargrave, as the Tigers outscored the Trojans 29-15 in the period to close out the game.

Hargrave was led by Malachi Paige with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Adom Robinson tallied 15 points and Lyndon Massenburg added 12 points and 6 steals. Jordan Gee had a solid night with 8 points and10 rebounds. The energy of Kyle Rhoades and Tim Buchikos off the bench helped the Tigers overcome Tunstall.

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