By JAMES BROWN
WCLU Sports
Tyson Martin took up the slack for the Caverna Colonels in their season-opening win.
The Colonels, playing without point guard Jaylin Craine and forward Cortavian Maxey, opened the 2024-25 hoops season Tuesday with an 86-69 win over Fort Knox. Tyson Martin scored 43 points and grabbed 19 rebounds to lead Caverna in both categories.
The Colonels took control early. They outscored Fort Knox 29-10 in the first quarter, and led 42-22 at halftime.
After Tyson, Russell Williams scored 22 points, while Kenyon Martin added 12.
Caverna hosts Hart County at 7 p.m. Friday in an 18th District showdown.
SCORING
Caverna
T. Martin, 43; Williams, 22; K. Martin, 12; DaVion Galloway, 5; Jordan Rice, 2; Tyree Franklin, 2.
Fort Knox
Derrean McNulty, 35; Trysten Jackson, 18; Peter Thomas, 4; Francis Omali, 4; Andrew Valencia, 4; Lincoln O’Coin, 2; LaRon Ashley, 2.
