Blackhawks defeat Lions 67-45

January 24, 2023 at 6:30 a.m.

by From Staff Reports

TIMES photograph by Annette Beard Junior Blackhawk Ben Wheeler, No. 1, jumped for the ball to begin the game Tuesday, Jan. 17, as the Pea Ridge Blackhawks hosted the Gravette Lions. The Hawks defeated the Lions 67-45.

Pea Ridge 67, Gravette 45

Blackhawk senior Bric Cates barely missed a double-double performance to lead Pea Ridge to a 4A-1 Conference win at home over Gravette Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

The Blackhawks (14-8, 5-2) led 15-8 after one quarter and 27-16 at halftime, then pulled away by outscoring the Lions (14-7, 3-4) 21-11 in the third quarter for a 48-27 margin.

Cates finished with 16 points and nine assists for Pea Ridge, followed by junior Josh Turner with 12 and senior Colton Thurman with 11.

photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard Junior Luke Baker, No. 3, shoots 3! The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard Junior Luke Baker, No. 10, dribbles toward the lane. The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard Junior Luke Baker, No. 10, works past a Gravette defender toward the basket. The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard Sophomore J.B. Bledsoe, No. 22, shoots for 2. The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard Senior Evan Anderson, No. 40, shoots a basket. The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Junior Josh Turner, No. 23, scored 12 points.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard Sophomore Zion Whitmore, No. 2, shot for 2. The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Blackhawk senior Colton Thurman, No. 21, scored 11points.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard Junior Josh Turner, No. 23, avoids two Gravette defenders as he goes up for a shot Tuesday, Jan. 17. The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game. Turner scored 12 points.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Junior Josh Turner, No. 23, scored 12 points.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard Blackhawk senior Evan Anderson, No. 14, jumped for a basket during the home game against the Gravette Lions. The Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard Blackhawk senior Evan Anderson, No. 14, went in for a layup during the home game against the Gravette Lions. The Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard Blackhawk senior Evan Anderson, No. 14, fought for the rebound during the home game against the Gravette Lions. The Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Senior Bric Cates, No. 5, scored 16 points and nine assists for Pea Ridge.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Senior Bric Cates, No. 5, scored 16 points and nine assists for Pea Ridge.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Senior Bric Cates, No. 5, scored 16 points and nine assists for Pea Ridge.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard The Pea Ridge Blackhawks rejoiced from the bench after a Blackhawk basket. The Hawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Senior Jeriah Games, No. 44, and sophomore Jace Dye, No. 42, worked the ball during the fourth quarter.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard A layup by junior Josh Turner, No. 23, was one of several baskets totalling 12 points for the Blackhawks who defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard Junior Luke Baker, No. 10, leaps for a basket as two Gravette defenders attempt to block the shot. The Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
photo TIMES photograph by Annette Beard Senior Jeriah Games, No. 44, worked the ball during the fourth quarter as the Pea Ridge Blackhawks defeated the Gravette Lions 67-45 in a home game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.