Roundup: Delta splits doubleheader with Hayti; Perryville falls to Festus

DELTA — Delta and Hayti split a boys-girls basketball doubleheader Thursday, Jan. 23.

The Delta girls won big against Hayti 107-36, while the Hayti boys defeated Delta 101-72.

The Bobcats shot 15 of 24 from the free-throw line and were led by Bryce Cox, who scored a game-high 31 points, and Ryan Jeffries, who put up 17 points.

The Indians shot 18 of 24 from the charity stripe and were led by J'Vonte Payne, who scored 21 points, and Isaiah Love and KeAnthony Taylor, who scored 14 points apiece.

Hayti made 11 baskets from beyond the 3-point line, while Delta only had three.

The Lady Cats had three players score over 20 points during their rout over the Lady Indians. Grace Ancell and Lilli Boitnott each led with 24 points for Delta, while Jade Berry scored 22 points, Raelin Nanney added 13 points and Trena Crowden chipped in 11 points.

Delta made six 3-point baskets and shot 9 of 16 from the free-throw line.

Hayti was led by Kalaiha Jones' 14 points.

Festus 60, Perryville 49

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Lady Pirates fell at home to Festus 60-49 on Thursday. Perryville was led by Aby Amberger's 23 points and Zoe Hoehn's 12 points. The loss dropped the Lady Pirates' record to 6-8 on the season. They will be back in action Monday at Sikeston.