Joe Smith, Local Sports, Sports, University

Kaden Metheny notches triple double, University routs Preston 89-49

MORGANTOWN — University High soundly defeated Preston 89-49 in Friday’s game thanks to Kaden Metheny’s triple double.

Metheny managed to score 24 points and notch 10 assists and 10 steals in the contest. K.J. McClurg led the Hawks in scoring, though, with 25 and tallied six steals. Corey Pyles led the Knights in scoring with 13 points.

Preston had a lead after the first period until University (9-3) made some adjustments. The Hawks held the Knights to just 33 points the rest of the game and also made nine 3-pointers in the contest.

University will play again at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday against Parkersburg South.