Eagles wrap up PVC titles

By Phil Cobb | February 20, 2015 |

DEKALB, Mo. — The Jefferson boys and girls basketball teams claimed the Platte Valley Conference titles Thursday night with wins at DeKalb.

The Eagles (17-8) used a strong first half to post a 68-58 win and the Lady Eagles, ranked No. 6 in Class 1, claimed a 45-23 win to finish the regular season 23-2.

The Jefferson boys scored 37 points in the first half, leading 37-25 at halftime and held steady with 31 points in the second half despite 33 from DeKalb.

Junior forward Corby Walker (24) along with junior forward Bryce Deen (19) and junior guard Jason Sullivan (14) finished in double figures for the Eagles.

Deen completed the double-double with 10 rebounds and also nabbed five steals.

The Lady Eagles put up 14 points in the first quarter to take a 14-5 lead and never looked back, pushing out to a 24-12 halftime advantage. They held a 38-15 lead after three quarters to cruise to the win.

Junior center Jessie Henry led the way with 19 points while freshman forward Josie Deen added 10.

The Lady Eagles are the No. 1 seed in next week’s Class 1, District 15 Tournament in Ravenwood and take on No. 8 seed West Nodaway at 5:45 p.m. Monday.

The Eagles are the No. 2 seed and will face East Harrison at 7 p.m. Tuesday.