Strong second quarter sparks Tigers to convincing victory

A strong second quarter propelled the Houston Tigers to a convincing victory in their home opener.

HHS went on a 10-0 run to open the frame and turned a one-point deficit into a 13-point halftime advantage. The Tigers cruised from there and beat Stoutland 53-33 Tuesday night inside Hiett Gymnasium.

Houston’s post players combined for 33 of their points. Kolby Walker scored a team-best 13, Keegan Spurlin added 12 and Ty Wilkins had eight.

Stoutland (0-8) went on a quick 8-0 run in the first quarter and had a one-point advantage after the opening eight minutes. But the Tigers quickly took control from there.

Walker scored seven points during the Tigers’ 10-0 run as they went ahead 21-12. The advantage reached double figures when Spurlin had consecutive baskets off the bench, and Wilkins made it 30-18 with a steal and layin.

Ahead by 10 points, Houston (2-4) stretched its advantage with a 12-0 run through the end of the third quarter and beginning of the fourth. Dylan Hooper’s steal and basket put the Tigers in front 46-24. 

The Tigers’ biggest advantage was 26 points on Skylur Malam’s offensive stickback with just under six minutes left in the game.

JUNIOR VARSITY: Riley Cavaness hit three 3-pointers en route to a team-best nine points in the JV Tigers’ 35-24 loss Tuesday to Stoutland.

Cameron Root added six points and Trevor Motzkus had five for the Tigers, who were 3-for-11 at the foul line.

BOX SCORES

VARSITY

HOUSTON (53) – Dylan Hooper 7. Lucas Kelley 5. Kobe Sutton 2. Skylur Malam 4. Kolby Walker 13. Ty Wilkins 8. Keegan Spurlin 12. FG 24. FT 3-6. F 18. (3-pointers: Hooper, Walker. Fouled out: none).

JUNIOR VARSITY

HOUSTON (24) – Taylor Jenkins 2. Trevor Motzkus 5. Riley Cavaness 9. Cameron Root 6. Lucas Kelley 2. FG 9. FT 3-11. F 13. (3-pointers: Cavaness 3. Fouled out: none).