The Junior Varsity squad traveled to Tallahassee to participate in the Godby Christmas Junior Varsity Tournament last week. They proved they are a force to be reckoned with when they defeated Tallahassee Chiles 53 to 47 in a hard fought championship game Wednesday evening. They brought the first place trophy back to Marianna with them.
The widest margin during the entire game was seven points, as the evenly matched teams fought it out. Marianna led most of the time, except for a short duration during the third period when Chiles took a five point lead.
Individual scoring for Marianna in the Championship Game was:
Royster 14
Batson 13
Granbury 10
Bowers 10
Riley 4
Barnes 2
Congratulations to the Champs!!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Malone Pounds Pirates
By Clint Cox
The Malone Tigers shot out of the gates like a cannon on Tuesday night as they played host to the Pirates of Sneads in boy’s basketball action. Malone could not miss as T.J. Smith was his usual scoring threat and Sneads could not buy a basket. The end result was a Tiger 71-44 victory. Sneads scored just seven points in each of the first two quarters. Meanwhile Malone was blistering the nets for 21 points in the first quarter and 17 in the second. Malone held a 38-14 lead at the half.
Sneads came out in the second half and somewhat found their shooting touch as they managed to outscore Malone 20-13 in the third quarter. Will Holmes hit back to back 3 pointers for the Pirates to cut the Tiger lead to 17 points going into the final quarter. But Malone killed any hopes of a Pirate rally as they turned their flamethrowers back on to outscore Sneads 20-10 in the final quarter of play.
Malone, which improved to 10-2 on the season, was led by T.J. Smith with 25 points and Marcus Leonard with 12 points. Sneads, which fell to 7-4 on the year, was led by Holmes with 11 points and Josh Rogers with 10.
The Malone Tigers shot out of the gates like a cannon on Tuesday night as they played host to the Pirates of Sneads in boy’s basketball action. Malone could not miss as T.J. Smith was his usual scoring threat and Sneads could not buy a basket. The end result was a Tiger 71-44 victory. Sneads scored just seven points in each of the first two quarters. Meanwhile Malone was blistering the nets for 21 points in the first quarter and 17 in the second. Malone held a 38-14 lead at the half.
Sneads came out in the second half and somewhat found their shooting touch as they managed to outscore Malone 20-13 in the third quarter. Will Holmes hit back to back 3 pointers for the Pirates to cut the Tiger lead to 17 points going into the final quarter. But Malone killed any hopes of a Pirate rally as they turned their flamethrowers back on to outscore Sneads 20-10 in the final quarter of play.
Malone, which improved to 10-2 on the season, was led by T.J. Smith with 25 points and Marcus Leonard with 12 points. Sneads, which fell to 7-4 on the year, was led by Holmes with 11 points and Josh Rogers with 10.
Hornets Rally For Win Over Tigers
By Clint Cox
The Cottondale Hornets trailed for most of the game last Friday night in Graceville but rallied in the fourth quarter to pull out a 57-50 win over the Tigers. Marcus Humose led the Hornets with 28 points while Cameron Dozier led the Tigers with 22 points.
Cottondale jumped out to an early 7-2 lead but Graceville heated up and tied the game at 7-7 on a basket by Kevin Potts. Cameron and C.J. Dozier each hit a bucket to give Graceville a 11-7 lead after one quarter of play. The Tigers went up by as many as 10 points in the second quarter as a 3 pointer from C.J. Dozier put them up 17-7. Cameron Dozier kept firing as well and hit 10 second quarter points to give the Tigers a 29-22 lead at the half. Humose hit 7 points in the quarter to keep the Hornets within striking distance.
The third quarter was much the same as Graceville kept up the offensive pressure and took a 6 point lead into the final quarter. Craig Myrick gave the Tigers a 9 point lead two minutes into the fourth quarter and that is when the whole evening changed for both squads. Cottondale caught fire and Graceville went ice cold. The result was a 17-1 run in the Hornets favor as Graceville was unable to make a field goal in the last six minutes of the game. A single free throw was their lone point for the remainder of the game.
The Cottondale Hornets trailed for most of the game last Friday night in Graceville but rallied in the fourth quarter to pull out a 57-50 win over the Tigers. Marcus Humose led the Hornets with 28 points while Cameron Dozier led the Tigers with 22 points.
Cottondale jumped out to an early 7-2 lead but Graceville heated up and tied the game at 7-7 on a basket by Kevin Potts. Cameron and C.J. Dozier each hit a bucket to give Graceville a 11-7 lead after one quarter of play. The Tigers went up by as many as 10 points in the second quarter as a 3 pointer from C.J. Dozier put them up 17-7. Cameron Dozier kept firing as well and hit 10 second quarter points to give the Tigers a 29-22 lead at the half. Humose hit 7 points in the quarter to keep the Hornets within striking distance.
The third quarter was much the same as Graceville kept up the offensive pressure and took a 6 point lead into the final quarter. Craig Myrick gave the Tigers a 9 point lead two minutes into the fourth quarter and that is when the whole evening changed for both squads. Cottondale caught fire and Graceville went ice cold. The result was a 17-1 run in the Hornets favor as Graceville was unable to make a field goal in the last six minutes of the game. A single free throw was their lone point for the remainder of the game.
Marianna Crushes Crusaders By Clint Cox
Pensacola Catholic rolled into Marianna this past Saturday night and when they left they were 0-3 on the the basketball court. The Marianna Lady Bulldogs picked up an exciting two point win over the Lady Crusaders. Marianna led most of the game but the Lady Crusaders mounted a furious fourth quarter rally to pull within two points. But the Lady Bulldogs hung on for a 39-37 victory. Sharae Williams led the ladies in scoring.
In Junior Varsity boys action the Bulldogs pulled off an even closer win as Marianna won 39-38. It was a one point game after the first quarter but Marianna led by 8 at the half and by 7 going into the fourth quarter. The junior Crusaders mounted their own rally but came up one point short. Marianna was led by Qua Royster with 17 points and D.J. Granberry with 9 points.
While the first two games were nail biters, the night capper was anything but a nail biter as the varsity boys demolished the Crusaders. Marianna was red hot on offense and the Crusaders were ice cold. Marianna led 21-2 at the end of the first quarter and 31-4 at the half. Pensacola Catholic finally got a few baskets in the third quarter but Marianna still led big, 47-19, going into the final quarter. When the dust settled Marianna had posted a 62-27 district win over the Crusaders. Kruize Pinkins led the way with 15 points while R.J. Bowers and Tommy Stephens each chipped in 8 points.
Marianna played host to the Marlins of Arnold on Tuesday and posted a 30 win over the Bay County visitors. With that win the Bulldogs improved to 9-1 on the season.
In Junior Varsity boys action the Bulldogs pulled off an even closer win as Marianna won 39-38. It was a one point game after the first quarter but Marianna led by 8 at the half and by 7 going into the fourth quarter. The junior Crusaders mounted their own rally but came up one point short. Marianna was led by Qua Royster with 17 points and D.J. Granberry with 9 points.
While the first two games were nail biters, the night capper was anything but a nail biter as the varsity boys demolished the Crusaders. Marianna was red hot on offense and the Crusaders were ice cold. Marianna led 21-2 at the end of the first quarter and 31-4 at the half. Pensacola Catholic finally got a few baskets in the third quarter but Marianna still led big, 47-19, going into the final quarter. When the dust settled Marianna had posted a 62-27 district win over the Crusaders. Kruize Pinkins led the way with 15 points while R.J. Bowers and Tommy Stephens each chipped in 8 points.
Marianna played host to the Marlins of Arnold on Tuesday and posted a 30 win over the Bay County visitors. With that win the Bulldogs improved to 9-1 on the season.
Marianna Crushes Crusaders By Clint Cox
Pensacola Catholic rolled into Marianna this past Saturday night and when they left they were 0-3 on the the basketball court. The Marianna Lady Bulldogs picked up an exciting two point win over the Lady Crusaders. Marianna led most of the game but the Lady Crusaders mounted a furious fourth quarter rally to pull within two points. But the Lady Bulldogs hung on for a 39-37 victory. Sharae Williams led the ladies in scoring.
In Junior Varsity boys action the Bulldogs pulled off an even closer win as Marianna won 39-38. It was a one point game after the first quarter but Marianna led by 8 at the half and by 7 going into the fourth quarter. The junior Crusaders mounted their own rally but came up one point short. Marianna was led by Qua Royster with 17 points and D.J. Granberry with 9 points.
While the first two games were nail biters, the night capper was anything but a nail biter as the varsity boys demolished the Crusaders. Marianna was red hot on offense and the Crusaders were ice cold. Marianna led 21-2 at the end of the first quarter and 31-4 at the half. Pensacola Catholic finally got a few baskets in the third quarter but Marianna still led big, 47-19, going into the final quarter. When the dust settled Marianna had posted a 62-27 district win over the Crusaders. Kruize Pinkins led the way with 15 points while R.J. Bowers and Tommy Stephens each chipped in 8 points.
Marianna played host to the Marlins of Arnold on Tuesday and posted a 30 win over the Bay County visitors. With that win the Bulldogs improved to 9-1 on the season.
In Junior Varsity boys action the Bulldogs pulled off an even closer win as Marianna won 39-38. It was a one point game after the first quarter but Marianna led by 8 at the half and by 7 going into the fourth quarter. The junior Crusaders mounted their own rally but came up one point short. Marianna was led by Qua Royster with 17 points and D.J. Granberry with 9 points.
While the first two games were nail biters, the night capper was anything but a nail biter as the varsity boys demolished the Crusaders. Marianna was red hot on offense and the Crusaders were ice cold. Marianna led 21-2 at the end of the first quarter and 31-4 at the half. Pensacola Catholic finally got a few baskets in the third quarter but Marianna still led big, 47-19, going into the final quarter. When the dust settled Marianna had posted a 62-27 district win over the Crusaders. Kruize Pinkins led the way with 15 points while R.J. Bowers and Tommy Stephens each chipped in 8 points.
Marianna played host to the Marlins of Arnold on Tuesday and posted a 30 win over the Bay County visitors. With that win the Bulldogs improved to 9-1 on the season.
Marianna Recreation Department 2010 YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION DATES:
DECEMBER 14th - JANUARY 7th.
8:00AM TO 4:00PM
Forms may be picked up at City Hall.
REGISTRATION FEE IS: $30 for Marianna residents and $45 for participants outside the city limits of Marianna.
PEE WEE BASKETBALL
1. Ages are 5 to 7 years old
JUNIOR BASKETBALL
1. Ages are 11 to 13 years old
2. Tryouts will be Jan 9th@ 11:30am
MIDGET BASKETBALLBALL
1. Ages are 8 to 10 years old
2. Tryouts will be Jan 9th @10:00 am
EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BRING
1. A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER! NO CASH PLEASE!
2. A COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE!
COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM AND BRING TO THE MERE ON CAVERNS ROAD OR DROPPED OFF AT CITY HALL.
RECREATION DIRECTOR - CLAY WELLS -
JEFF FAIRCLOTH & JERHRON CLEMMONS - ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
PHONE # 482-6228 FAX #482-2139
Visit http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=mrd to fill out the registration form
8:00AM TO 4:00PM
Forms may be picked up at City Hall.
REGISTRATION FEE IS: $30 for Marianna residents and $45 for participants outside the city limits of Marianna.
PEE WEE BASKETBALL
1. Ages are 5 to 7 years old
JUNIOR BASKETBALL
1. Ages are 11 to 13 years old
2. Tryouts will be Jan 9th@ 11:30am
MIDGET BASKETBALLBALL
1. Ages are 8 to 10 years old
2. Tryouts will be Jan 9th @10:00 am
EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BRING
1. A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER! NO CASH PLEASE!
2. A COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE!
COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM AND BRING TO THE MERE ON CAVERNS ROAD OR DROPPED OFF AT CITY HALL.
RECREATION DIRECTOR - CLAY WELLS -
JEFF FAIRCLOTH & JERHRON CLEMMONS - ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
PHONE # 482-6228 FAX #482-2139
Visit http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=mrd to fill out the registration form
2009- 10 College Football Bowl Schedule
Poinsettia Bowl: Dec. 23
Utah (9-3) vs. California (8-4), 8 P.M. in San Diego (ESPN)
Hawaii Bowl: Dec. 24
SMU (7-5) vs. Nevada (8-4), 8 P.M. in Honolulu (ESPN)
Little Caesars Pizza Bowl: Dec. 26
Ohio (9-4) vs. Marshall (6-6), 1P.M. in Detroit (ESPN)
Meineke Bowl: Dec. 26
North Carolina (8-4) vs. Pittsburg (9-3), 4:30P.M.
in Charlotte, North Carolina (ESPN)
Emerald Bowl: Dec. 26
Southern Cal (8-4) vs. Boston College (8-4), 8P.M.
in San Francisco (ESPN)
Music City Bowl: Dec. 27
Clemson (8-5) vs. Kentucky (7-5), 8P.M.
in Nashville, Tennessee
Independence Bowl: Dec. 28
Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Georgia (7-5), 5P.M.
in Shreveport, Louisiana (ESPN)
Eagle Bank Bowl: Dec. 29
Temple (9-3) vs. UCLA (6-6), 4:30P.M.
in Washington (ESPN)
Champs Sports Bowl: Dec. 29
Miami (9-3) vs. Wisconsin (9-3), 8P.M. in Orlando (ESPN)
Humanitarian Bowl: Dec. 30
Bowling Green (7-5) vs. Idaho (7-5), 4:30P.M.
in Boise, Idaho (ESPN)
Holiday Bowl: Dec. 30
Nebraska (9-4) vs. Arizona (8-4), 8P.M.
in San Diego (ESPN)
Sun Bowl: Dec. 31
Stanford (8-4) vs. Oklahoma (7-5), Noon
in El Paso, Texas (CBS)
Armed Forces Bowl: Dec. 31
Air Force (7-5) vs. Houston (10-3), Noon
in Forth Worth, Texas (ESPN)
Texas Bowl: Dec. 31
Missouri (8-4) vs. Navy (9-4), 3:30P.M. in Houston (ESPN)
Insight Bowl: Dec. 31
Minnesota (6-6) vs. Iowa State (6-6), 6P.M.
in Tempe, Arizona (NFL)
Chick-Fil-A Bowl: Dec. 31
Virginia Tech (9-3) vs. Tennessee (7-5), 7:30P.M.
in Atlanta (ESPN)
Outback Bowl: Jan. 1
Northwestern (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5), 11A.M.
in Tampa (ESPN)
Capital One Bowl: Jan.1
Penn State (10-2) vs. LSU (9-3), 1P.M. in orlando (ABC)
Gator Bowl: Jan. 1
Florida State (6-6) vs. West Virginia (9-3), 1P.M.
in Jacksonville (CBS)
Rose Bowl: Jan. 1
Ohio State (10-2) vs. Oregon (10-2), 5P.M.
in Pasadena, California (ABC)
Sugar Bowl: Jan. 1
Florida (12-1) vs. Cincinnati (12-0), 8P.M.
in New Orleans (FOX)
International Bowl: Jan. 2
South Florida (7-5) vs. Northern Illinois (7-5), Noon
in Toronto (ESPN2)
Cotton Bowl: Jan. 2
Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Mississippi (8-4), 2P.M.
in Dallas (FOX)
PapaJohns.com Bowl: Jan. 2
Connecticut (7-5) vs. South Carolina (7-5), 2P.M.
in Birmingham, Alabama (ESPN)
Liberty Bowl: Jan. 2
EAST Carolina (9-4) vs. Arkansas (7-5), 5:30P.M.
in Memphis, Tennessee (ESPN)
Alamo Bowl: Jan. 2
Michigan State (6-6) vs. Texas Tech (8-4), 9P.M.
in San Antonio (ESPN)
Fiesta Bowl: Jan. 4
Boise State (13-0) vs. TCU (12-0), 8P.M.
in Glendale, Arizona (FOX)
Orange Bowl: Jan. 5
Iowa (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech (11-2), 8P.M.
in Miami (FOX)
GMAC Bowl: Jan. 6
Central Michigan (11-2) vs. Troy (9-3), 7P.M.
in Mobile, Alabama (ESPN)
BCS National Championship Bowl: Jan. 7
Alabama (13-0) vs. Texas (13-0), 8P.M.
in Pasadena, California (ABC)
Utah (9-3) vs. California (8-4), 8 P.M. in San Diego (ESPN)
Hawaii Bowl: Dec. 24
SMU (7-5) vs. Nevada (8-4), 8 P.M. in Honolulu (ESPN)
Little Caesars Pizza Bowl: Dec. 26
Ohio (9-4) vs. Marshall (6-6), 1P.M. in Detroit (ESPN)
Meineke Bowl: Dec. 26
North Carolina (8-4) vs. Pittsburg (9-3), 4:30P.M.
in Charlotte, North Carolina (ESPN)
Emerald Bowl: Dec. 26
Southern Cal (8-4) vs. Boston College (8-4), 8P.M.
in San Francisco (ESPN)
Music City Bowl: Dec. 27
Clemson (8-5) vs. Kentucky (7-5), 8P.M.
in Nashville, Tennessee
Independence Bowl: Dec. 28
Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Georgia (7-5), 5P.M.
in Shreveport, Louisiana (ESPN)
Eagle Bank Bowl: Dec. 29
Temple (9-3) vs. UCLA (6-6), 4:30P.M.
in Washington (ESPN)
Champs Sports Bowl: Dec. 29
Miami (9-3) vs. Wisconsin (9-3), 8P.M. in Orlando (ESPN)
Humanitarian Bowl: Dec. 30
Bowling Green (7-5) vs. Idaho (7-5), 4:30P.M.
in Boise, Idaho (ESPN)
Holiday Bowl: Dec. 30
Nebraska (9-4) vs. Arizona (8-4), 8P.M.
in San Diego (ESPN)
Sun Bowl: Dec. 31
Stanford (8-4) vs. Oklahoma (7-5), Noon
in El Paso, Texas (CBS)
Armed Forces Bowl: Dec. 31
Air Force (7-5) vs. Houston (10-3), Noon
in Forth Worth, Texas (ESPN)
Texas Bowl: Dec. 31
Missouri (8-4) vs. Navy (9-4), 3:30P.M. in Houston (ESPN)
Insight Bowl: Dec. 31
Minnesota (6-6) vs. Iowa State (6-6), 6P.M.
in Tempe, Arizona (NFL)
Chick-Fil-A Bowl: Dec. 31
Virginia Tech (9-3) vs. Tennessee (7-5), 7:30P.M.
in Atlanta (ESPN)
Outback Bowl: Jan. 1
Northwestern (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5), 11A.M.
in Tampa (ESPN)
Capital One Bowl: Jan.1
Penn State (10-2) vs. LSU (9-3), 1P.M. in orlando (ABC)
Gator Bowl: Jan. 1
Florida State (6-6) vs. West Virginia (9-3), 1P.M.
in Jacksonville (CBS)
Rose Bowl: Jan. 1
Ohio State (10-2) vs. Oregon (10-2), 5P.M.
in Pasadena, California (ABC)
Sugar Bowl: Jan. 1
Florida (12-1) vs. Cincinnati (12-0), 8P.M.
in New Orleans (FOX)
International Bowl: Jan. 2
South Florida (7-5) vs. Northern Illinois (7-5), Noon
in Toronto (ESPN2)
Cotton Bowl: Jan. 2
Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Mississippi (8-4), 2P.M.
in Dallas (FOX)
PapaJohns.com Bowl: Jan. 2
Connecticut (7-5) vs. South Carolina (7-5), 2P.M.
in Birmingham, Alabama (ESPN)
Liberty Bowl: Jan. 2
EAST Carolina (9-4) vs. Arkansas (7-5), 5:30P.M.
in Memphis, Tennessee (ESPN)
Alamo Bowl: Jan. 2
Michigan State (6-6) vs. Texas Tech (8-4), 9P.M.
in San Antonio (ESPN)
Fiesta Bowl: Jan. 4
Boise State (13-0) vs. TCU (12-0), 8P.M.
in Glendale, Arizona (FOX)
Orange Bowl: Jan. 5
Iowa (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech (11-2), 8P.M.
in Miami (FOX)
GMAC Bowl: Jan. 6
Central Michigan (11-2) vs. Troy (9-3), 7P.M.
in Mobile, Alabama (ESPN)
BCS National Championship Bowl: Jan. 7
Alabama (13-0) vs. Texas (13-0), 8P.M.
in Pasadena, California (ABC)
High School Squads Take Part In Christmas Tournaments
By Clint Cox
Several of the Jackson County varsity high school teams will be taking part of various tournaments during the Christmas break. Two of the girl’s squads, both Lady Tigers, will see action during the break. Graceville has traveled to Orlando to take part in a tournament December 21-23rd. Results of their games were not available at press time. Malone will play in a tournament in Bethlehem on December 28th and 29th.
On the boys side of the street most of the teams will be in action. Bay High School will host their annual Bay Barnstorm Classic tournament in Panama City and will feature three teams from Jackson County. Cottondale, Marianna and Graceville will all head to Bay County to take part in this tournament that will begin on Monday the 28th . The Malone Tigers will make their annual pilgrimage to Dothan to take part in a tournament at the Dothan Civic Center. It begins on Saturday the 26th and runs through Wednesday the 30th.
Several of the Jackson County varsity high school teams will be taking part of various tournaments during the Christmas break. Two of the girl’s squads, both Lady Tigers, will see action during the break. Graceville has traveled to Orlando to take part in a tournament December 21-23rd. Results of their games were not available at press time. Malone will play in a tournament in Bethlehem on December 28th and 29th.
On the boys side of the street most of the teams will be in action. Bay High School will host their annual Bay Barnstorm Classic tournament in Panama City and will feature three teams from Jackson County. Cottondale, Marianna and Graceville will all head to Bay County to take part in this tournament that will begin on Monday the 28th . The Malone Tigers will make their annual pilgrimage to Dothan to take part in a tournament at the Dothan Civic Center. It begins on Saturday the 26th and runs through Wednesday the 30th.
Subway Classic A Hit With Fans
Area high school basketball fans were treated to some excellent basketball this past Saturday night at the Milton H. Johnson Health Center. Chipola College hosted the First Annual Subway Panhandle High School Classic for boy’s varsity basketball squads from North Florida, South Alabama and South Georgia. Two Jackson County squads represented the home county and fared well.
The Malone Tigers took on Rutherford to tip off the Classic and set the high water mark for games to come. Fans were treated to more than two hours of hoops and a triple overtime 92-88 win by the Tigers over the Rams. It was a win by attrition for Malone as three Tigers fouled out during the game. But that gave an opportunity for some younger players to step up and step up they did. Ladarius McElroy finished the night with 19 points and Marcus Leonard was close behind with 18 points. Both hit shot after shot down the stretch to keep the Tigers in the game and eventually give them the win. Tiger gunner T.J. Smith though was his usual offensive juggarnault as he burned the nets for 31 points.
Malone trailed most of the game but stayed close down to the buzzer. At the end of regulation the game was tied at 65-65. Starter Maciel Clemmons had fouled out in the fourth quarter and Smith joined him on the bench with five fouls in the first overtime. But Malone didn’t fade away and were tied 70-70 at the end of the first overtime. In the second overtime Malone had chances to salt a win away but missed free throws kept the Rams close. The Rams took a late lead but McElroy’s three pointer with 25 seconds tied the game up at 79-79 and sent the game into the third overtime. Leonard led off the third OT with a 3 pointer and Ty Baker hit four crucial free throws to give Malone a 86-81 lead. The Rams got back within two points but Leonard sealed the game in the final seconds. After missing a free throw he grabbed the rebound and slammed home a crowd pleasing dunk to give Malone a four point lead with 15 seconds remaining.
The county’s other representative, the Cottondale Hornets, battled hard in game two against Godby but came up four points short in a 58-54 loss. Cottondale took an early lead on the shooting of Marcus Humose but the Cougars turned up the defensive pressure to slow down the Hornets. On the offensive end Godby heated up late in the quarter to take a 11-10 lead into quarter number two. Humose and Drew Bellamy keep the Hornets close and tied the game at 14-14. But the Cougars went on a run and outscored the Hornets 10-2 over the next four minutes to lead 24-16 with a minute remaining in the half. Cottondale kept fighting and Dominique Webb’s 3 pointer at the buzzer sent the Hornets to the locker rooms trailing 28-21 at the half.
The Hornets came out in the second half and quickly cut the Cougar lead to 3 points. Bellamy made it a one point game at 28-27 but the Cougars went back to the full court pressure and pulled away again. Godby took a 37-30 lead with two minutes to play in the third quarter and led 41-34 going into the final quarter. Humose started the fourth quarter by making four free throws to cut the Cougar lead back to 3 points. Cody Saye’s lay up put the Hornets within one point at 41-40 with just over six minutes to play. Godby pulled back out to a six point lead before Juwon Johnson’s basket and free throw cut it back to a three point game. Two free throws by Humose cut it back to 2 at 47-45 with 3 minutes to play. But like the rest of the night for the Hornets, each time they got close Godby pulled away. In the final three minutes of the game Godby pushed their lead up to 8 points but the Hornets fought back to within 3 points with 13 seconds left. But that was as close as they could get as Godby hung on for the win. Humose led the Hornets with 24 points on the night.
The Malone Tigers took on Rutherford to tip off the Classic and set the high water mark for games to come. Fans were treated to more than two hours of hoops and a triple overtime 92-88 win by the Tigers over the Rams. It was a win by attrition for Malone as three Tigers fouled out during the game. But that gave an opportunity for some younger players to step up and step up they did. Ladarius McElroy finished the night with 19 points and Marcus Leonard was close behind with 18 points. Both hit shot after shot down the stretch to keep the Tigers in the game and eventually give them the win. Tiger gunner T.J. Smith though was his usual offensive juggarnault as he burned the nets for 31 points.
Malone trailed most of the game but stayed close down to the buzzer. At the end of regulation the game was tied at 65-65. Starter Maciel Clemmons had fouled out in the fourth quarter and Smith joined him on the bench with five fouls in the first overtime. But Malone didn’t fade away and were tied 70-70 at the end of the first overtime. In the second overtime Malone had chances to salt a win away but missed free throws kept the Rams close. The Rams took a late lead but McElroy’s three pointer with 25 seconds tied the game up at 79-79 and sent the game into the third overtime. Leonard led off the third OT with a 3 pointer and Ty Baker hit four crucial free throws to give Malone a 86-81 lead. The Rams got back within two points but Leonard sealed the game in the final seconds. After missing a free throw he grabbed the rebound and slammed home a crowd pleasing dunk to give Malone a four point lead with 15 seconds remaining.
The county’s other representative, the Cottondale Hornets, battled hard in game two against Godby but came up four points short in a 58-54 loss. Cottondale took an early lead on the shooting of Marcus Humose but the Cougars turned up the defensive pressure to slow down the Hornets. On the offensive end Godby heated up late in the quarter to take a 11-10 lead into quarter number two. Humose and Drew Bellamy keep the Hornets close and tied the game at 14-14. But the Cougars went on a run and outscored the Hornets 10-2 over the next four minutes to lead 24-16 with a minute remaining in the half. Cottondale kept fighting and Dominique Webb’s 3 pointer at the buzzer sent the Hornets to the locker rooms trailing 28-21 at the half.
The Hornets came out in the second half and quickly cut the Cougar lead to 3 points. Bellamy made it a one point game at 28-27 but the Cougars went back to the full court pressure and pulled away again. Godby took a 37-30 lead with two minutes to play in the third quarter and led 41-34 going into the final quarter. Humose started the fourth quarter by making four free throws to cut the Cougar lead back to 3 points. Cody Saye’s lay up put the Hornets within one point at 41-40 with just over six minutes to play. Godby pulled back out to a six point lead before Juwon Johnson’s basket and free throw cut it back to a three point game. Two free throws by Humose cut it back to 2 at 47-45 with 3 minutes to play. But like the rest of the night for the Hornets, each time they got close Godby pulled away. In the final three minutes of the game Godby pushed their lead up to 8 points but the Hornets fought back to within 3 points with 13 seconds left. But that was as close as they could get as Godby hung on for the win. Humose led the Hornets with 24 points on the night.
Chipola Hoops Update
The Chipola College basketball squads have been on break for a few days during the holidays. However the men will return to action next week as they travel to Panama City to take part in the Gulf Coast Classic. On Monday (28th) they will take on Georgia Perimeter and on Tuesday (29th) they will square off against Northwest Mississippi. The Indians are currently 11-1 and ranked #2 in the state behind Northwest Florida State College and #8 in the nation.
The Lady Indians are still on break and will be returning to action on January 2nd when they travel to Ocala to take on Central Florida. The Lady Indians are currently 9-6 on the season and ranked #8 in the state.
Both the men and women will begin play in the Panhandle Conference on January 9th when they host Gulf Coast at the Milton H. Johnson Health Center.
The Lady Indians are still on break and will be returning to action on January 2nd when they travel to Ocala to take on Central Florida. The Lady Indians are currently 9-6 on the season and ranked #8 in the state.
Both the men and women will begin play in the Panhandle Conference on January 9th when they host Gulf Coast at the Milton H. Johnson Health Center.
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