Under-12 boys basketball team wins all four of its game at Reno Classic
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RENO >> The Lake County Eagles under-12 traveling boys basketball team went 4-0 and won its division during the Reno Classic held Saturday and Sunday in Reno.
“Always proud of our boys being from Lake County and going to compete at a high level with teams from all over,” Eagles head coach Mason Smith said. “It’s a great sight to see. It’s a pleasure to coach this group.”
The Eagles beat CVBA out of Carson City 57-16 in their final game Sunday behind 13 points, five rebounds and four steals from Darius Dubose and 10 points, six rebounds and three steals from LJ Hopkins.
“We started hot and never left our foot off the gas pedal,” Smith said.
Greyson Wienke had five points in the win while Jaiden Griffith pulled down a team-best nine rebounds to go along with four points.
Earlier Sunday, the Eagles defeated the Reno Tropics 47-27.
“They had a kid about 6 feet tall,” Smith said. “Haven’t seen that type of height yet and we handled it well. We got him sent to the bench early in the first half with three fouls and then he was never able to catch a rhythm. I’m proud of the boys for attacking him.”
Isaiah Reyes led the Eagles with 14 points and eight rebounds while Hopkins contributed eight points, nine rebounds and four steals. Charlie Mulanda added six points and nine rebounds, and Jace Johnson had six points.
During action Saturday, the Eagles opened tournament play with a 43-30 win over SSBA out of Sparks.
“It was a tough game,” Smith said.
Reyes had a big game for the Eagles, his double-double of 18 points and 21 rebounds setting the tone. Hopkins chipped in 12 points and four rebounds. Mulanda and Asten Wienke each had four points.
Closing out Saturday’s play, the Eagles beat the Reno Ballers 49-33.
“They were a well-coached team and hung with us most of the game,” Smith said.
Reyes finished with 18 points and six rebounds, Mulanda had 10 points, eight rebounds and four assists, and Johnson and Asten Wienke each had five points.
