Quincy's varsity boys' basketball  team battled with Mendon tonight in a non-conference game at home, prevailing 56-46. Mendon took an early lead, 15-13 after the first quarter, with hot shooting from 3-point land to begin the contest. The Hornets hit three triples in the quarter. Quincy regrouped in the second quarter, taking the momentum with a 15-8 surge, taking a 28-23 halftime lead. The third quarter was tight, with the Orioles edging Mendon 11-10, building a six point lead heading into the final stanza. In the final quarter, Mendon got as close as two points, but Quincy put them away behind key baskets from Alex Barry and Ryan Kempter;  solid free throw shooting by Grant Carter and Corey Turner iced the game. 

Leaders: 

Grant Carter 19 points and 4 rebounds

Ryan Kempter 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists

Alex Barry 6 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals

Clayton Benson 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists

Brandon Miner 5 points, 9 rebounds

Corey Turner 5 points

Jimmy Maynard 3 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists

Alex Dunn 2 points, 4 rebounds

The Orioles travel to Maple Valley on Thursday in a key Big Eight contest.