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East Robertson boys, White House girls pick up victories




Darion Shannon (15) and Ethan Droz battle for a rebound.PHIL STAUDER

Darion Shannon (15) and Ethan Droz battle for a rebound.PHIL STAUDER

The East Robertson and White House High School basketball teams split a doubleheader on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

The White House girls opened the evening with a 53-37 win, and the East Robertson boys took a 71-56 in the second contest.

The Lady Devils (3-2) led East Robertson 21-20 at halftime, but Avery Droz caught fire in the final two quarters. The freshman guard knocked down four three-point makes in the second half to finish with 12 points.

Faithe Johnstone and Emma Wall both had 11 for White House. East Robertson (0-5) was paced by Macy Phelps’ 15-point showing, and Peyton Lackey contributed 10.

In the boys game, East Robertson senior Darion Shannon erupted for 32 points, including 18 in the second half. Daltyn Hammonds also finished in double figures with 16.

Shannon and Hammonds helped the Indians (3-3) pull away from White House (1-6) after holding a 37-30 advantage at halftime. That lead became 56-43 by the end of the third quarter.

Harrison Autman-Springer led the Blue Devils with 17 points. Seniors Durstin Adams (15) and Evan Webster (11) also had double-digit outings.

East Robertson’s Darion Shannon (15) beats White House’s Noah Johnston to the basket.PHIL STAUDER

East Robertson’s Darion Shannon (15) beats White House’s Noah Johnston to the basket.PHIL STAUDER

East Robertson was set to host Stewart County on Friday, Dec. 6. White House will host Hendersonville on Monday, Dec. 9.  

GIRLS BOX SCORE

White House (53): Avery Droz 12, Faithe Johnstone 11, Emma Wall 11, Sarah Cartwright 6, Reagan Anderson 5, Baylee Miller 3, Danielle Williams 3, Chloe Hart 2.

East Robertson (37): Macy Phelps 15, Peyton Lackey 10, Kylie Perry 5, Savannah Hinkle 4, Libby Clark 2, Kaley Barnes 1.

BOYS BOX SCORE

White House (56): Harrison Autman-Springer 17, Durstin Adams 15, Evan Webster 11, Logan Neufeld 8, Noah Johnston 3, Jacob McDonald 2.

East Robertson (71): Darion Shannon 32, Daltyn Hammonds 16, Nelson Brown 8, Carson Searcy 6, Scott Wiggins 6, Alex Patterson 2, Daniel Iwanowski 1.

Logan Neufeld eyes a three-point shot from the top of the key.PHIL STAUDER

Logan Neufeld eyes a three-point shot from the top of the key.PHIL STAUDER

White House's Harrison Autman-Springer goes high to get a hand on a pass from East Robertson’s Nelson Brown.PHIL STAUDER

White House’s Harrison Autman-Springer goes high to get a hand on a pass from East Robertson’s Nelson Brown.PHIL STAUDER

White House senior Durstin Adams (left) tries in vain to swipe a rebound from East Robertson senior Daltyn Hammonds (24). PHIL STAUDER

White House senior Durstin Adams (left) tries in vain to swipe a rebound from East Robertson senior Daltyn Hammonds (24). PHIL STAUDER

East Robertson's Nelson Brown tries to catch up to White House’s Evan Webster. PHIL STAUDER

East Robertson’s Nelson Brown tries to catch up to White House’s Evan Webster. PHIL STAUDER

East Robertson’s Alex Patterson (4) scores on a layup over Evan Webster.PHIL STAUDER

East Robertson’s Alex Patterson (4) scores on a layup over Evan Webster.PHIL STAUDER

White House senior Durstin Adams shoots over Scott Wiggins.PHIL STAUDER

White House senior Durstin Adams shoots over Scott Wiggins.PHIL STAUDER

White House's Harrison Autman-Springer shoots over East Robertson's Scott Wiggins.PHIL STAUDER

White House’s Harrison Autman-Springer shoots over East Robertson’s Scott Wiggins.PHIL STAUDER

The East Robertson student section supports the Indians.PHIL STAUDER

The East Robertson student section supports the Indians.PHIL STAUDER

East Robertson students wait for Darion Shannon to hit technical foul free throws.PHIL STAUDER

East Robertson students wait for Darion Shannon to hit technical foul free throws.PHIL STAUDER

White House’s Harrison Autman-Springer pauses before a free throw attempt.PHIL STAUDER

White House’s Harrison Autman-Springer pauses before a free throw attempt.PHIL STAUDER

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East Robertson coach Kurt Canton directs his team during action against White House.PHIL STAUDER

East Robertson coach Kurt Canton directs his team during action against White House.PHIL STAUDER

White House guard Logan Neufeld (3) tries to stop East Robertson's Nelson Brown.Kurt Canton

White House guard Logan Neufeld (3) tries to stop East Robertson’s Nelson Brown.Kurt Canton

Jacob McDonald (1) closes in to get a loose ball, but East Robertson senior Daniel Iwanowski gets there first. PHIL STAUDER

Jacob McDonald (1) closes in to get a loose ball, but East Robertson senior Daniel Iwanowski gets there first. PHIL STAUDER

The White House cheerleaders perform during a break in the action.PHIL STAUDER

The White House cheerleaders perform during a break in the action.PHIL STAUDER

White House’s Avery Droz (left) guards East Robertson's Savannah Hinkle.PHIL STAUDER

White House’s Avery Droz (left) guards East Robertson’s Savannah Hinkle.PHIL STAUDER

White House's Alexis Bess puts the squeeze on Sabrina Abney.PHIL STAUDER

White House’s Alexis Bess puts the squeeze on Sabrina Abney.PHIL STAUDER

White House’s Danielle Williams looks to shoot against East Robertson's Macy Phelps.PHIL STAUDER

White House’s Danielle Williams looks to shoot against East Robertson’s Macy Phelps.PHIL STAUDER

White House guard Baylee Miller (3) keeps an eye on the ball as Macy Phelps tries to keep control.PHIL STAUDER

White House guard Baylee Miller (3) keeps an eye on the ball as Macy Phelps tries to keep control.PHIL STAUDER

Baylee Miller reaches in on East Robertson’s Libby Clark (24).PHIL STAUDER

Baylee Miller reaches in on East Robertson’s Libby Clark (24).PHIL STAUDER

White House coach Kelly Smelcer meets with her team during their game at East Robertson.PHIL STAUDER

White House coach Kelly Smelcer meets with her team during their game at East Robertson.PHIL STAUDER

Peyton Lackey was left wide open for a layup against White House.PHIL STAUDER

Peyton Lackey was left wide open for a layup against White House.PHIL STAUDER

The 2019-20 East Robertson cheerleaders.PHIL STAUDER

The 2019-20 East Robertson cheerleaders.PHIL STAUDER

The White House cheerleaders and student section.PHIL STAUDER

The White House cheerleaders and student section.PHIL STAUDER

The East Robertson student section. PHIL STAUDER

The East Robertson student section. PHIL STAUDER

Kenyatta Perry signals a play to his East Robertson team.PHIL STAUDER

Kenyatta Perry signals a play to his East Robertson team.PHIL STAUDER

East Robertson coach Kurt Canton (center) draws up a play for the Indians.PHIL STAUDER

East Robertson coach Kurt Canton (center) draws up a play for the Indians.PHIL STAUDER

White House defender Bailey Newman pressures East Robertson’s Savannah Hinkle.PHIL STAUDER

White House defender Bailey Newman pressures East Robertson’s Savannah Hinkle.PHIL STAUDER

Savannah Hinkle drives for East Robertson against White House's Alexis Bess.PHIL STAUDER

Savannah Hinkle drives for East Robertson against White House’s Alexis Bess.PHIL STAUDER

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