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Hoggard jumped out to a 23-6 first quarter lead and then shot 65 percent from the floor in the second half to cruise to a 61-32 win over Conway in their home opener on Tuesday night.  The Vikings (3-1) were led by Zack Allen’s (pictured left) 16 points and six assists, as well as Logan Cain’s 12 points and eight rebounds.  Hoggard had 21 assists on their 24 field goals.

All 14 of the Viking players that dressed for the game played in both halves as Hoggard dominated every phase of the game.  The Vikings forced 26 turnovers, had 10 steals, and outrebounded the Tigers 34-19.

Will Keistler had another solid game, contributing six points, seven assists, and five rebounds while Stilman White added nine points, four assists, and four steals.

Hoggard, now 28-4 in Hebbe Gym over the past four years, will be back in action at home on Friday night when they entertain Panther Creek at 7:30.  The JV Boys will play at 6:00.

Boys’ Scores

Topsail  54

Ashley   68

Cape Fear Academy 53

Parrot Academy  46

Wilmington Christian Academy   66

Raleigh Christian Academy    47

West Brunswick    63

North Brunswick     56

South Columbus    49

Green Sea Floyd    57

Girls’ Basketball

Ashley  51

Topsail  34

South Columbus   57

Green Sea Floyd   37

Photos: Rodney Williams