Tomahawk teams split with Canton-Galva in opener
Staff writer
The Peabody-Burns Junior High Tomahawks opened their basketball season with a victory last Monday on the home court. Taking on a tough Canton-Galva team, the Tomahawks defeated the Eagles 40-26.
The Tomahawks came out strong, but the Eagles kept the game close. The gap widened in the third quarter and the Tomahawks played a solid fourth quarter to earn the victory.
Tomahawk A team
Derrick Simmonds, 14
Trevor Hamm, 12
Duane Unruh, 8
Aaron Burnett, 4
Ryan Wiebe, 3
The junior varsity played well for three quarters, but lost offensive rhythm in the fourth. The defense had a letdown late in the game and the Tomahawk reserves were defeated, 30-19.
Tomahawk B Team
Levi Barnhart, 7
Adam Benson, 5
Josh Ardrey, 5
Nick Abramowich, 2