Loyd Star and Brookhaven compared youth movements Monday nightin Sinclair Gymnasium. Producing an upset, Coach Gene “Moochie”Britt’s Loyd Star Hornets knocked off Brookhaven 66-60 in overtimeas guards Tyler Williford and Drew Case scored 17 and 16 pointsrespectively.

In the 4-minute overtime, Williford provided most of theheroics, sinking 3 free throws and a driving layup. Teammate BrentFells gave the Hornets a 57-55 lead at the start of overtime. Case,a freshman, was a perfect 4-for-4 from the charity line for theClass 2A Hornets (2-1).

“We played very well for a young team,” said Coach Britt. “Ourbench did a good job when Tyler, Kordae (Otis) and Brent had threefouls before halftime. I had three ninth graders in there duringthe tough going.”

Brookhaven (0-2), minus its projected post players, Bud Chatmanand Michael Thrasher, because of the Class 4A state footballplayoffs, was in serious trouble when 6-foot center Wade Stewartfouled out with 2:26 left in the game and his team trailing by 4points, 53-49.

BHS head coach Ronald Hines called a timeout to settle his team.The Panthers regrouped and still managed to gain a 55-55 deadlockat the end of regulation. Tory Richardson and Christopher Danielssacked field goals. Panther guard Mike Byrd sank a jumper from theelbow, gaining a 55-55 knot with 50 seconds left in the game.

Stewart led the Panthers with a game-high 23 points and Byrdchipped in 13.

“When Wade gets in foul trouble, we are in trouble inside,” saidHines. “We are a young team. We only have two guys who played muchlast year.

“Our players are embarrassed by losing to Loyd Star,” Hinespointed out. “We are supposed to be playing at a higher level ofcompetition.”

Hines takes his Panthers to Franklin County in MeadvilleThursday night for a showdown with the Class 3A Bulldogs who alsohave several players absent because of the state football playoffs.Brookhaven lost 67-39 to Class 5A Forest Hill last Saturday in theseason-opening Ole Brook Shootout.

In the JV game, Brookhaven prevailed 45-41 asTory Richardson scored 13 points and Kris Richardson 11. TheHornets got 20 points from Matthew Henderson.