Vernon hadn't done well against Breckenridge recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Vernon Lions simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Breckenridge Buckaroos 70-31. This was payback for the Lions, who suffered a 68-45 loss the last time these two teams met.
Vernon's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Key'Maria Mcbride, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Marhianna Johnson, who had 11 points plus seven rebounds and three steals.
Vernon smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Breckenridge only pulled down eight.
The victory made it two in a row for Vernon and bumps their season record up to 2-0. As for Breckenridge, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vernon has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Clarendon at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clarendon will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Vernon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Breckenridge, they will host Throckmorton at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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