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| Star Player Devon Baker led Wolverines with 29 in win vs. C-J |
Dunbar rallies, outlasts C-J
In a emotional roller coaster of a game, Dunbar used a gritty 4th quarter and some clutch play to rally past C-J and win the Sectional.
Early in the game, Dunbar dictated the flow, and held a lead in the first half. But Eagles star G Christian Montague got going, and once he did? The entire Eagles offense followed suit as they went on a 26-10 and took a commanding lead (56-49) into the 4th off a half court shot by P'Hariz Watkins.
Dunbar then used the 4th quarter, at full strength, to battle back, then a Chris Jackson bomb gave the Wolverines a lead late in the 4th they would never relinquish.
Star G Devon Baker led the Wolverines with 29 as he clearly was the dominant player on the court.
Up next for Dunbar?
Cincy Wyoming
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| C-J P'Hariz Watkins takes on Dunbar Devon Baker in Sectional Final |
Trotwood handles business, stops Valley View
The Rams jumped out on Valley View and never looked back as they shut down the Spartans to single digits in the 1st 2 quarters of the game to roll to a 83-40 win. While the game wasn't flashy, it was all substance for the #1 State Ranked Rams as they won the Sectional Final at UD Arena.
The Rams were led by Sophomore Star G Amari Davis, (20pts) who has vowed to do work this season at the Arena after his tough ending last season. Also big man Justin Stephens did damage on the defense, with 4 big blocks, and holding down the paint, shutting down the Spartans interior plans.
The Rams stifling D was the main reason for the lopsided score.
Up next? Urbana for the District Final tonight.
Northmont wins Sectionals, stops Boro'
Northmont continued it's great play with a emphatic win over Sprinboro.
The inside outside duo of Vinson Walker & Christian Wilson was too much for the Boro to handle as the Bolts won 63-50. Wilson had 18 to lead the troops, while Walker dropped a double double (12 pts, 17reb) to help the cause.
With the win it puts the Bolts in position to win a District title this week.
While they won't be the favorite, it does show that
they have came a long way this season, and they are not a fluke. With all the tools to make a state run, can Northmont continue to roll in the District Finals?
Up next: Mason
Carroll squeaks past Ponitz
Ponitz had a chance late in the game to grab the victory, but a couple tough plays and a Star performance by F Stafford Stevens (25pts, 7 rbs) moved the Patriots over the Panthers 45-43.
In a game that featured great defense, timely FT shooting, and a lot of drama, Carroll defeated another City league opponent for a Sectional Title in back to back years.
While the game was tight late, the Patriots experience and a couple key plays was the difference.
Carroll didn't make a 3-ptr in the entire game, but they hit 19 FTs, which helped them tremendously; they will take on Taft tonight;
The Panthers coaching staff was upset about the loss, but knows they had a good first season.
Ponitz big man Eric Sealey Jr. led the Panthers with his gritty play, similar to a Dennis Rodman style presence that Coach Pittman had talked about.
The 6-3 junior F had a season high 16 rebounds; but it was his defense, his intensity and leadership which kept Ponitz in the game in the 1st half when shots weren't falling. Ponitz only scored 14 points in the 1st half.
Taft defeats Hughes
Cincy Taft delivered a huge w with a gutty performance over top seeded Hughes. Hughes has had a very good season, beating Taft twice;
But Taft showed why they could be a force to be reckoned with as they fought, grabbed a late lead, and was able to hold on for a Sectional Title.
Up next? Carroll
Wyoming stops Woodward in 2 OTs
Top seeded Cincy Wyoming was able to overcome 2 OTs in order to put down Woodward.
While it looked like Woodward was about to stun Wyomng, they were able to force OT, and outlast Woodward.
Wyoming will now travel to UD Arena to face Dunbar tonight.
Brookville continues to roll
Brookville garnered another Sectional title with a easy win last week.
Can they grab another District title this week?
With a good coaching staff and a couple stars on display, could Brookville reach the Regionals? They will have to defeat #1 seed Summit County Day.
Key Games Tonight
District Finals
5:30 Trotwood vs Urbana
Can Urbana continue its great run? Or will they be overwhelmed by the highest scoring & scariest team in the OHSAA Tournament?
Trotwood is averaging 104 points a game. Can Urbana match that offensive firepower, or shift the game in their favor?
7:30 Carroll vs Cincy Taft
Can Carroll continue to play their way, led by Star F Stafford Stevens? Or will talented and well coached Taft win the District Finals again in UD Arena just like last year?
In a game that will feature 2 different styles, who will win the huge matchup?
9:30 Dunbar vs Cincy Wyoming
Can Dunbar knock off the #1 seed in the bracket? They will have the home game, but Wyoming is up for the challenge, as they were tested in the last game, a 2 OT thriller over Woodward. Dunbar is playing at a very high level. With both teams having great talent, should be a heck of a game.
Stars of the Sectional Weekend
Here's the top players from the Sectional Weekend
Amari Davis, Trotwood - Davis dropped 20 to lead Rams to easy W, and added a vicious dunk to match
Keegan Saben, Centerville - Saben was unstoppable in halting Wayne Train; inside, outside, and at the line for a game high 25 points
Mike McKay, Springfield -McKays big basket helped lead the Wildcats over Xenia and a Sectional title
Devon Baker, Dunbar - Baker clutch play and 29 points help propel the Wolverines
Stafford Stevens, Carroll - Stevens grinded his way to a tough 27 & 7 and a Sectional win
Christian Wilson, Northmont - Wilson led the Bolts with 18 in a Sectional win
Vinson Walker, Northmont - Walker worked hard for 17 monstrous boards to go with 12 points in a huge double double performance to help lead Northmont to a win
Christian Montague, C-J In a loss, Montague was spectacular against State Ranked Dunbar, dropping 27 & 6 reb
Chris Jackson, Dunbar -The clutch sharpshooter delivered when it counted hitting the go ahead 3, and added 17 & 7 Reb to get Dunbar the Sectional title
Milton Gage, C-J - Gage was downright nasty as well, pouring in 23 on a variety of moves in a loss
Justin Stephens, Trotwood - The big man completely dominated the paint against Valley View, with 4 blocks
Eric Sealey Jr, Ponitz - Sealey, who could be the next great rebounder who is unknown, hauled in 16 boards, played shutdown defense, and kept the Panthers in the game
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