East Chambers downs Kirbyville 81-38

WINNIE— The East Chambers Buccaneers opened up district play at home on Friday night against Kirbyville and made quick work of the Wildcats 81-38.

The Buccaneers had a huge opening quarter in getting things going.

Evan Callahan scored on a drive and then Cameron Dillard nailed a three-pointer for a 7-0 lead.

Dayvon Wallace then caught fire, hitting a couple of three-pointers, then another bucket, and the East Chambers advantage was 15-0. Dillard then scored again, and the Buccaneers were off to a 17-0 start.

Leading 28-7 heading into the second quarter, it was Darius Edmonson scoring back-to-back buckets to extend their advantage to 32-7.

Wallace then connected on another three-pointer and a Colby West two-pointer had the lead at 37-11.

The Buccaneers led 45-17 at the break.

The third quarter saw both teams score 13 points each, with East Chambers leading 58-30 heading into the fourth and final quarter.

The Buccaneers put up 23 more points to finish with 81 for the game.

Wallace led East Chambers in scoring with 20 points and four three-pointers. Dillard and Edmonson each added 16 points, while Callahan and West also finished in double figures with 10 points apiece.

The Buccaneers are now 13-2 on the season and 1-0 in district play.

East Chambers will face Beaumont Kelly at home on Dec. 29.