William Byrd took control early, as they cruised to a lopsided 89-39 Blue Ridge District boys basketball win over Lord Botetourt Saturday in Vinton.

The Terriers (8-10, 4-3 BRD) raced out to a 19-8 lead after the initial eight minutes and increased their advantage to a comfortable 47-17 lead at the half. Byrd would outscore the Cavaliers (1-18, 0-8 BRD) 42-22 in the second half, to claim the lopsided 89-39 win.

Justin Cox led Lord Botetourt with 10 points.

Ben Hayden, Leon Williams and Jake Mankin led William Byrd with 15 points each. Williams also pulled down 11 rebounds.