A team of Houlton 5-6 grade boys started their Eastern Maine Basketball League season with a win over Coastal Thunder of Blue Hill, 56-33, last Sunday at the Alumni Gymnasium in Houlton.
According to Houlton coach Paul Cleary, both teams gave a solid defensive effort, along with combatting first-game jitters as both teams missed a few easy shots.
The Houlton boys led 9-2 after the opening quarter and 23-7, as they found their shooting touch in the second period. In the third quarter, Houlton extended its lead, 41-19.
“We [showed] great team play and teamwork, as everyone scored and played,” said Cleary.
Nick Perfitt led the team in scoring with 14 points, followed by Isia Bouchard with a dozen. Cameron Cleary netted 11 points, while Nate Mooers chipped in with seven points. Capping off the scoring were Daniel McNally, six points; Mitchell Turner, four points and Zach Hagan two.
The Houlton boys’ next game is Sunday when they travel to Searsport. The team’s next home game is Sunday, Nov. 27 against Hampden.
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