County matchup a blowout

BASTROP-CEDAR CREEK — The Eagles cruised to a 79-38 victory over the Bears Jan. 17, earning Cedar Creek’s second consecutive district win while extending Bastrop’s losing streak to eight games.

Cedar Creek varsity basketball senior guard Kenji Franklin played an uncontested game, sinking 30 points and shooting 8-for-13 from the field.

The Eagles created distance on the scoreboard early, capping off a 24-10 lead at the end of the first quarter with a threepointer from Franklin. They continued to push their advantage, securing a 20-point advantage in the third period and doubling Bastrop’s score by the end of the game.