New Salem places first in tourney

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark.-- New Salem Baptist finished a successful trip to Blytheville, Ark., by taking first place in the boy's and girl's divisions of the Blytheville Tournament.

The boys (5-1) won a rematch with Pathway 64-42, while the girls (4-1) handled Evangelical Methodist 69-23. Johnathan Davault was tournament MVP for the boys and Sarah Green was tournament MVP for the girls.

Andy Yount was the leading scorer for New Salem in the boys championship game with 22 points. Josiah Davault had 12 and Johnathan Davault had 11. For the girls Sarah Green led four New Salem players in double figures with 25.

In the girls championship game New Salem held Evangelical to four points in the second half.

-- From staff reports