Luke Martin of Sardis eyes the basket during his team’s victory over Boaz in December. The ninth-ranked Lions entered this week with a 4-0 record in Class 5A, Area 13 play. They faced Douglas on Tuesday and host Boaz on Friday.File | Bentley Gray Photography

STAFF REPORTS The Reporter

The Class 5A, No. 9 Sardis varsity boys tipped off the second half of their 2023-24 season by smashing Susan Moore 69-34 on Jan. 2.

The Lions (16-2) roared to a 21-8 lead at the first-quarter break and expanded it to 46-19 at intermission. They owned a 57-29 advantage at the final rest stop.

Luke Martin’s 14 points led a trio of Sardis players who scored in double digits. He added four rebounds and two steals.

Eli Morton collected 13 points and six boards, and Andrew Felter contributed 10 points, three assists and two rebounds.

Kason Moore totaled nine points, five assists, five steals and four boards.

Susan Moore’s leading scorers were Devin Ivey with 10 and Jackson Miller with seven.

The Lions, who are 4-0 in the standings, wrap up regular-season Class 5A, Area 13 play this week. They hosted Douglas on Tuesday night and welcome archrival Boaz on Friday night at 7:30.