HARRIS – Anthony Pineda exploded for 40 points and led the Norway Knights to their eighth straight victory Friday when they routed host Bark River-Harris 70-31 in Skyline Central Conference action.

Pineda scored early and often, pouring in 16 points in the first quarter when the Knights (8-2) jumped out to a 25-12 lead. Pineda then added 12 more in the second quarter to help spur his team to a 42-15 advantage at the break.

The Broncos (2-4) stayed with Norway in the third quarter, which ended with the Knights holding a 55-29 edge. But Norway dominated the fourth quarter with a 15-2 run to account for the 39-point margin.

Kaleb LaPine also finished in double figures for Norway with 12 points.

The Knights will host North Dickinson (7-1) Tuesday in a battle of two of the hotter teams in the U.P.

NORWAY – Baij 2 0-1 5, LaPine 5 1-2 12, Ponchaud 1 0-0 2, Pineda 17 3-6 40, Kraemer 2 0-0 4, Pearson 1 0-2 2, Longin 1 2-2 5. Totals: 29 6-13 70. 3-point field goals: 6 (Pineda 3, Baij, Lapine, Longin).

BARK RIVER-HARRIS – McDonough 1 0-0 2, Derouin 5 0-0 11, Spear 1 3-6 5, Knauf 1 0-0 3, Johnson 3 1-2 10. Totals: 11 4-8 31. 3-point field goals: 5 (Johnson 3, Derouin, Knauf).

PREP BASKETBALL SCORES

Friday, Jan. 9

BOYS

Dollar Bay 64, Houghton 48

L’Anse 48, Hancock 33

Menominee 61, Marquette 56

Negaunee 71, Ishpeming 45

Norway 70, Bark River-Harris 31

Ontonagon 70, Chassell 59

Laona-Wabeno 65, Three Lakes 39

Oneida Nation 68, St Thomas Aquinas 46

GIRLS

Baraga 34, Norway 32

Gladstone 74, Manistique 27

Mackinac Island 62, Hannahville Indian 18

Menominee 52, Marquette 48

Negaunee 54, Ishpeming 44

Newberry 52, Pickford 27

Sault Ste Marie 61, Gaylord 50

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Compiled by Daily News sports correspondent Jerry DeRoche.