Perry vs. Geneva boys basketball: Pirates take physical battle with Eagles, 71-62

Perry’s Kaden Brewster hit a 3-pointer on the first possession against Geneva on Feb. 3. From there on, the physicality went up several notches. From drives and finishes through contact along with fouls galore, the Pirates remained a step ahead. Despite a final push by Geneva, Perry took the win, 71-62. The win pushes the Pirates to 8-8 on the season, while Geneva falls to 8-5. Brewster’s hot start carried through the Pirates as a whole, as he made his first three shots all beyond the arc. Another long ball from Carter Hopkins pushed the lead to 12-2 early in the first quarter. “It’s huge just seeing the ball go through early in the game,”...