Spartan Classic: Winner Bracket Breakdown
Last night was the semifinals of the East Ascension Spartan Classic where the hosts took on Barbe who was missing a few key starters. Beforehand, Bonnabel and West Jefferson met up on the other side of the bracket in what…
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Continue ReadingLast night was the semifinals of the East Ascension Spartan Classic where the hosts took on Barbe who was missing a few key starters. Beforehand, Bonnabel and West Jefferson met up on the other side of the bracket in what was a preview of future district games. Bonnabel was missing pieces as well.
In the first game, it was a battle back and forth that saw the score tied at 26 a piece at halftime. Six foot nine junior Joe Thompson ran the point for the majority of the game for Bonnabel and finished with 27 points and double digit rebounds.
Sophomore G Terry Collins had 7 in his first game back from a wrist injury. It wouldn’t be enough to get the win as West Jeff used a strong defensive effort in the 3rd to get a lead (held Bonnabel to 6 points). Senior forward Ray Anderson led the way with 20 points which included two 3s while senior Casey Ransaw added 14 points and steady play before fouling out.
The second game saw hosts East Ascension take on a shorthanded Barbe squad. Senior Devante Trahan led the way with 14 for Barbe who were down 31-20 at halftime. A 23-8 3rd quarter saw East Ascension put the game away.
Sophomore point guard Jimel London doesn’t score often (6 points) but does when he needs to and runs the team as well as any point guard. Junior LeAaron Cain led the way once again with 24 points and big scoring outbursts have become a common theme.
One big difference maker in the game was when junior Koye Ruffin entered the game. He hit four three pointers on the way to an 18 point night. Junior big man Justin Harris proved he has multiple assets to his game. He had a double double with 10 points and added numerous assists and blocks to the stat sheet.
East Ascension will take on West Jeff at 7:30 tonight for first place while Bonnabel will play Barbe for 3rd beforehand at 6:00. Again you’ll see big time 5A match-ups in the Spartan Classic.