Hornet offense hot in 60-38 Smithville win

Caldwell controls second, third quarters

BOBBY LAROUAX DRIBBLES the ball past this Smithville defender on Friday, Jan. 17, in Caldwell. The Hornets won their district opener 60-38. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders
BOBBY LAROUAX DRIBBLES the ball past this Smithville defender on Friday, Jan. 17, in Caldwell. The Hornets won their district opener 60-38. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

The Caldwell Hornets opened district play with a 60-38 home win over Smithville last Friday, earning their sixth win in their last eight games.

Caldwell, who improved to 10-13 overall, took a 31-18 halftime lead and then completely dominated the third quarter with a 21-5 run to make it 52-23.

Hornets Head Coach Casey McDaniel said his team used some extra effort on offense as a difference maker.

“A l…