Scoring Droughts Hurt Pirates

The Williamsburg High School boys’ basketball team, outscored 20-3 in the fourth quarter, suffered a 72-45 loss at West Branch on Jan. 14.

The Blue Pirates were behind 52-45 entering the final frame.

Jake Hileman paced Williamsburg with 12 points, including two 3-pointers. Josiah Dowey added 11 points.

Dylan James grabbed eight rebounds, dished out three assists and collected two steals. Jared McCall added seven rebounds, while Hileman and Lambert Palmer each had three steals.

B-A 85, WHS 62

A 30-9 second-quarter surge propelled Bellwood-Antis to a home victory against Williamsburg on Jan. 18....