Ishmael Baldwin scored 24 points to lead three in double figures as South Lenoir defeated visiting Hobbton 65-40 in a non-conference game on Friday.
Baldwin also had 11 rebounds, three assists and three blocks as the Blue Devils outscored Hobbton 20-6 in the first quarter and 17-2 in the fourth.
Dion Jones had 10 points, Jonte Midgette 11 and Jaquan Wooten eight for South Lenoir.
BETHEL CHRISTIAN 53, WILMINGTON CHRISTIAN 46: At Wilmington Christian, the Trojans won the Wilmington Christian Christmas championship by defeating the host school.
Davon Edwards scored 20 points and was named the tournament’s MVP. Hunter Truett added 11 points and Russell Pridgen had 10 points and 10 rebounds for Bethel.
Terrell Pridgen and Russell Pridgen were named to the all-tournament team.
The Trojans defeated Berean Baptist out of Fayetteville 49-38 on Thursday. Edwards scored 24 points and Terrell Pridgen scored 10 in the semifinal win.
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SOUTH LENOIR 62, HOBTOON 25: At South Lenoir, the Blue Devils raced out to a 20-point lead and never looked back in the non-conference win.
Heather West had 24 points, six rebounds and five assists, Caroline Jones added 15 points and six rebounds, Demeyia Adams added nine points and six rebounds and Hanna Meready had seven assists.
South Lenoir (6-3) plays at Richlands on Wednesday.
