Young Bulldogs on the move

Springdale High took over from the outset Tuesday and posted its biggest road win of the season.

Trentez Scales poured in 27 points and Jujuan Boyd scored 15 in a 79-71 victory at rival Fayetteville. The sophomore guards were followed by senior center Carl Fitch, who contributed 12 points.

The victory marked a significant turnaround from early December when Springdale lost 69-61 to Fayetteville on its home court.

“We’re trying to play our style, our way,” Springdale High coach Jeremy Price said. “The matchup (Tuesday) favored the skill set of some of our kids. They’re hungry. They played good basketball and that made for a good outcome for us.”

Scales made a layup off a steal then hit a 3-pointer to give Springdale (117, 2-3 7A-West) an early 16-4 lead. He and Boyd made 3-pointers in the second quarter to increase the margin to 30-17.

Fayetteville (10-7, 2-3) got within 72-67 but Springdale secured the victory at the free-throw line, where the Red Bulldogs were 25 of 31. The finish was much better than two weeks ago when Springdale had a chance to beat Springdale Har-Ber at home, but the Bulldogs missed three consecutive 3-point attempts in the final seconds and lost 55-49.

The Fayetteville win should provide momentum for Springdale, which continues 7A-West Conference play at home against Rogers High tonight.

“We’ve got a confident group,” Price said. “They don’t get scared of too many people.”