The Avery Vikings traveled to Swannanoa for its conference opener in basketball Tuesday night against Owen.Both junior varsity teams picked up their first victories of the season. Avery's girls won by a final score of 44-29. Mercedes Bentley netted 17 in the win, with 15 from Megan Tennant. The JV boys team won by a final of 31-26.
The Lady Vikings varsity girls earned their first win by a 64-50 final score. Katelynn Eudy netted 20 points to go with 10 rebounds to lead Avery, while Katie Ellis scored 10 points, to go with seven steals and six rebounds.
Avery's boys varsity team was not able to leave Swannanoa with a win as the home team earned a 57-43 win. Dustin Clarke scored 17 to lead Avery, while Luke Pittman had 13 points and two assists, and Cole Blackburn tallied five points, with ten rebounds, four steals, and a pair of assists.
The Big Red return to the court on Thursday in Morganton against Patton High, then return home on Friday for varsity only contests against Thomas Jefferson Academy.
