Boys basketball: King’s Way Christian 78, Stevenson 58

Brady Metz hit a school record nine 3-pointers to score a game-high 31 points and lead hot-shooting King’s Way Christian to a 78-58 win at Stevenson in Trico League boys basketball on Wednesday.

The Knight shot 62 percent from the field (33 for 53). King’s Way used a 30-11 edge in the third quarter to open up a game the Knights led 35-30 at halftime.

Metz was 9 for 15 from 3-point range and he also had five assists.

Khal Cason had 16 rebounds, 10 assists and four steals, and Bryson Metz had eight points and seven assists.

The Knights also played tough defense in Stevenson’s top scorer Isaac Hoidal, holding him to seven points on 3-of-16 shooting. He came into the game averaging 19.4 points a game.

Jono Blackledge led the Bulldogs with 16 points.

KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN 78, STEVENSON 58

KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN — Khal Cason 6, Kobi Cason 11, Gage Koenders 0, Kefentse Cason 6, Mason Packer 0, Bryce Dodge 6, Justin Frahm 8, Brady Metz 31, Bailey Meek 2, Bryson Metz 8. Totals 33-53 (11-23) 1-3 78.

STEVENSON — Brady Hall 0, Jesse Miller 8, Jono Blackledge 16, Lincoln Krog 8, Preston Lowery 0, Charles Hobbs 2, Alec VanPelt 6, Connor Blair 0, Isaac Hoidal 7, Willy Lanz 2, Nolan Boucher 5, Cooper Morrison 2, Bennett Wright 2. Totals 20-53 (9-22) 9-19 58.

King’s Way 18 17 30 13–78

Stevenson 16 14 11 17–58

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