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Maximus Silva scores 10 of his career-high 16 points in the second quarter to help Flat Rock boys earn first victory of the season.

MONROE – His first name sounds like a gladiator.

Maximus Silva certainly was ready for the arena Friday night.

The Flat Rock junior scored 10 of his career-high 16 points in the second quarter as the Rams pulled away for a 64-34 win over St. Mary Catholic Central, earning their first victory of the season.

Flat Rock coach Rick Smith chuckled when told the name Maximus sounded like a gladiator.

“He played like one a little bit tonight,” he said. “He rebounded pretty well and hit some open 3s. Max loves basketball and has a desire to be really good. He’s one of our hardest workers. A great kid.”

Silva also snared 5 rebounds.

Maximus Silva

There were plenty of heroes for the 1-5 Rams.

“We really got us started was a two-handed dunk by Evan Szalay in the second quarter,” Smith said. “That was huge. He just pogoed up there and dunked it.”

Jordan Godrey took over in the second half with 13 of his game-high 18 points.

And defense, led by Joel Scully’s pressure on the ball, was a constant all night.

“We played so hard on defense that it transferred over to our offense,” Smith said.

The next practice for the Rams will be a lot livelier with a win under their belts.

“We played extremely well tonight,” Smith said. “We’ve been close. Tonight, we put everything together. I’m really happy to see the kids smile.”

Jack Starner led 1-5 SMCC with 12 points.

We were able to get a good win tonight despite having a couple guys out sick. Carl Ford, Max Guinn, and Nic May stepped up and played great in some key minutes. Logan Doom was excellent, leading us in scoring with 22 points, and TJ Langenderfer added 14.JV remains undefeated, winning 60-26. They were led by Cole Cousino with 11.

BOYS

Whiteford 66, Britton Deerfield 46

BRITTON – Whiteford didn’t play its best, but found a way to move to 4-0 under new coach Jordan Bollin.

“Was a bit of an odd night for us,” Bollin said. “We didn’t rebound great. We had 17 turnovers and I felt like BD played with more effort than we did.”

Theo Joerin and Jess Saylor Jr. provided a defensive spark while Cole Griffith was tops with 15 points and Luke Henegar added 11.

Erie Mason 66, Sand Creek 38

ERIE – Logan Doom poured in a career-high 22 points and Carl Ford, Max Guinn and Nic May stepped up with key minutes.

“We were able to get a good win tonight despite having a couple guys out sick,” Mason coach Isaac Skaggs said.

Doom’s previous best was 10 points. TJ Langenderfer added 14 points for the 2-3 Eagles.Mason’s junior varsity remained undefeated, winning 60-26. They were led by Cole Cousino with 11.

Summerfield 53, Morenci 37

MORENCI – Rylee Schiffler and Brody St. John scored 17 points each to help the Bulldogs improve to 4-2.

“The boys were able to overcome a very lethargic first half to get a league victory on the road,” Summerfield coach Phil Schiffler said. “We will take it, but man I would love to see us play four-quarter basketball.”

Aaron Hoffman posted a double-double 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Dexter 47, Monroe 32

MONROE – Jalen Phillips scored 13 points, but Monroe dipped to 1-5.

GIRLS

Dundee 41, Hillsdale 30

HILLSDALE – Dundee (5-0) is off to its best start since winning its first six games in 1990.

“We’ll take the win while we learn and improve,” Dundee coach Jay Briggs said. “Proud of the team for figuring out a way to get the job done on an off night.”

Maddie Salenbien led the Vikings with 14 points and Ella Rath tossed in 10.

Clinton 30, Ida 27

IDA – Ida had lost three games in a row by a total of 6 points.

“Right now we seem to be focusing on trying not to lose the game at the end rather than stepping up and winning the game,” Ida coach Tim Leonard said.

Ella Curry paced the 1-3 Blue Streaks with 9 points.

Brynn Luskey netted 18 points to lead Ida’s junior varsity to a 47-25 win.