Eighth-graders fall at Bentonville Washington

BENTONVILLE -- The Siloam Springs eighth-grade girls basketball team was defeated 45-24 Thursday at Bentonville Washington.

Washington led 10-8 after the first quarter and 20-14 at halftime. The Lady Wildcats took a 35-20 lead going into the fourth quarter.

Jadyn Still and Julia Jackson each led the Lady Panthers (2-6) with six points, while Madi Race, Makenna Thomas, Sydney Moorman, Micah Curry, Maggie Torres and Quincy Efurd each scored two.

Eighth-grade boys

Siloam Springs lost the eighth-grade boys game 43-16. It was the fifth straight loss for the Panthers (2-6), who were missing three starters.

Camden Collins led the Panthers with six points, while Noah Geyer had five, Will Gryder three and Trey Worton two.

Up next

The eighth-grade teams return to action Monday at Rogers Kirksey.

Sports on 01/15/2017