A 27-point third quarter propelled the Moberly boys to a 69-53 victory over Hannibal in the NCMC opener for the Spartans at home Tuesday night. The Pirates led by one at the half and increased the lead to five before Moberly went on an 11-nothing run.
Brad Boyer with the call on NEMOPressbox.com. Cameron Doubrava capped the third frame with eight points in less than a minute to give the Spartans a 51-42 lead heading into the fourth. Mason Bivens hit 7-of-8 free throws and led the Spartans with 16 points in earning our Freeman Financial and Insurance Player of the Game award. Collin Knox finished with 13 and freshman Amar’e Hawkins finished with a season-high 12. Moberly improves to 5-2. Darrion Washington led all scorers with 23. The Pirates drop to 2-6 and 0-2 in the conference. Hannibal won the varsity girls game 66-19.
Postgame with Moberly boys coach Brett Boyer:
