Killion powers the Yellow Jackets to first victory in Gilbert era

Killion powers the Yellow Jackets to first victory in Gilbert era

PIKEVILLE — First-year Middlesboro head coach Eddie Gilbert II earned his first varsity victory Saturday, guiding the Yellow Jackets to a 63-56 win over Betsy Lane in the D.J. Begley Boys Basketball Classic. The win Saturday followed a 66-35 loss Thursday at Whitley County. Senior Joseph Killion scorched the nets from long range Saturday against Betsy Lane, converting five of his team’s 12 3-point baskets en route to a game-high 24 points. Senio…