Dogs Defeat Mavs 54-44

The boys’ basketball team defeated the McCutcheon Mavericks on Friday night 54-44. For the third straight win in a row the Bulldogs played solid team defense holding the Mavericks to just 30% shooting; on the other hand, the Dogs were disciplined on the offensive end knocking down 54% of their field goal attempts. In the first quarter the Dogs jumped out to a 12-9 lead. The Maverick defense picked up in the second quarter as they went to a triangle and two, but Taylor Shields knocked down a big three and Kenyatta Hardy drove for a pull up jumper. The two combined for five of the team’s nine points in the quarter and the Dogs took a 21-17 lead into the locker room. McCutcheon’s offense got going in the third quarter as their shooter knocked down two threes, their post players gathered offensive rebounds for put backs, and the Mavs score 19 in the quarter; however, the Bulldogs used a balanced offensive attack with six players scoring a total of 16 points to hold the Mavericks off 37-36. The Bulldog defense stepped up in the fourth quarter holding the Mavs to eight points while calmly knocking down 8-10 from the line to seal the victory 54-44. Jordan Reagan led all rebounders with a career high 10 boards and dished out four assists. Kyle Thompson, Taylor Shields, and Kenyatta Hardy all knocked down a basket. Evan Finley scored four points including 2-2 from the free-throw line. Chase Dutra handed out seven dimes, deflected three passes, grabbed five rebounds, scored eight points, and drove the Maverick defense crazy all night as he drove to the paint and found the open man. Mycah Whetstone scored eleven points and dished out two assists, and Jaraan Lands dropped in 14 and grabbed five rebounds. The Bulldogs want to thank the loyal fans, student body, and Eagle Elementary for coming out and cheering them on. Brownsburg faces Noblesville this Friday here at home!