Ivanhoe -- The Sam Rayburn boys dropped in 23 points in a busy third period to distance Calera as the Rebels pulled away to win 64-50.

With J.R. Moody connecting from inside and beyond the arc, Calera grabbed a 14-8 lead after the opening period.

Sam Rayburn's Devon Bundy found his range in the second quarter and the Rebels surged ahead 28-24 at halftime.

In the third period it was Shane Hartline with the hot hand and the Rebels had a 51-38 cushion entering the fourth period.  The Sam Rayburn boys came away with a 64-50 Homecoming victory.

Shane Hartline led the Rebels with 23 points, followed by Devon Bundy (18 pts.), Chris Sepaugh (12 pts.), Mick Maidens (2 pts.), Chris Sanders (2 pts.) and Matt Davis (1 pt.).

Calera's J.R. Moody finished with 23 points and teammate Michael Garrett was close behind with 19 points.

The Lady Rebels put their game away early and finished with a 54-38 win over a young Calera squad.  Sam Rayburn knew the Lady Bulldogs had no answer for Cristyn Manhart in the paint and the sophomore center worked over the Lady Bulldogs for 16 points in the first half.  The Rebels led 30-9 at the break. 

Calera fought back in the third period behind the play of C. J. Thurber and Lauren Thomas, but Ashley Arthur and Christi Nicholas matched the Lady Bulldogs shot for shot and the Rebels were up 44-21 going into the finale.  Thurber and Caitlyn Coker  helped Calera trim the margin down the stretch, however Sam Rayburn rode their early advantage to a 54-38 win in front of their Homecoming crowd.

Cristyn Manhart led all scorers with 20 points, followed by teammates Christi Nicholas (11 pts.), Ashley Arthur (8 pts.), Katie Skidmore (8 pts.) and Jessica Hardy dropped in seven points in addition to directing the Lady Rebel offense.

Calera collected eight points from Caitlyn Coker to go with seven points each by C.J. Thurber and Allie Metcalf.

Sam Rayburn's Devon Bundy floats through the lane for two points.

Shane Hartline gets loose for a bucket inside.

Firin' up the crowd.

Devon Bundy elevates over the defense.

Introducing the 2004-05 Sam Rayburn High School King and Queen: Katie Skidmore and Shane Hartline.

Chris Sanders takes a pass in the paint.

Shane Hartline lays in two of his 23 points against Calera.

Chris Sepaugh passes to an open teammate.

Cristyn Manhart had 16 points in the first half to help Sam Rayburn take a commanding lead.

Jessica Hardy gets inside for an easy bank shot.

Ashley Arthur gets off a jumper as Calera's Stormy Lamar defends.

Calera's C.J. Thurber guards Sam Rayburn's Christi Nicholas on the perimeter.

Christi Nicholas draws contact.

Christi Nicholas takes a high-percentage shot.

Ashley Arthur concentrates on a free throw.

Katie Skidmore follows through after a shot.

Cristyn Manhart shoots over the defense.