Bethune-Bowman MLK Showcase: Saturday’s Results

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing “in the elements” may be accepted in football, but basketball is an indoor sport for the most part. Those elements have wreaked havoc lately on the South Carolina high school sports schedule, but at least one event still went off without a hitch.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That event? The Bethune-Bowman MLK Showcase. In addition to the home court of the 1A Mohawks, the event also utilized other gyms at 1A North HS, 2A Lake Marion HS, and 3A Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We at Prep Hoops also were on hand for Saturday's festivities. Without further adieu, here is a recap of the two boys' contests that took place at Bethune-Bowman.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Dreher vs. Ridgeland-Hardeeville</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two girls contests had taken place before the first boys' game of the day at Bethune-Bowman took place. It featured a 3A school from the Midlands and a 2A team from the [program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='Lowcountry' last=''].&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Blue Devils are on their way to having an improved season over 2022-23. That team won nine games. This year's rendition has already reeled off seven victories – two of those losses were to North Carolina opponents and two of those were to 4A A.C. Flora.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meanwhile, it has been another season – so far – of hard luck for Ridgeland-Hardeeville. The Jaguars only victories this season have come against Battery Creek, Allendale-Fairfax and Airport.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first boys' win of the day's play at Bethune-Bowman would by claimed by Dreher. The Blue Devils earned a 65-45 win over the Jaguars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Quarter-By-Quarter</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If one wanted up-tempo basketball, Dreher vs. Ridgeland-Hardeeville was the game for you. The up-tempo style of play seemed to favor the Blue Devils as they jumped out to an early 8-2 advantage. As things began to slow down, the Jaguars inched closer and closer to Dreher. With one in the books, the Blue Devils' lead was 14-7.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With important production off the bench for Dreher, they managed to grow its lead into the double digits. As halftime commenced, the Blue Devils' advantage over Ridgeland-Hardeeville would be 30-16.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The third quarter would prove to be the most evenly contest stanza of the game up to that point. But the Jaguars needed a period similar to what Dreher had in the first half. With three in the books, it was 48-32 in the Blue Devils' favor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At this point, it was a matter of how big the Dreher victory would be – not if the Blue Devils would be victorious. With the game all but settled, a few highlight plays were displayed by both teams, but where it mattered was on the scoreboard – which read that Dreher came out on top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Primetime Performers</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2321133,"width":"570px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_7912.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_7912.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2321133" style="width:570px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 20 points, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2443450' first='Jamere' last='Singleton']</strong> led all point-getters for Saturday's contest. Ridgeland-Hardeeville's defense had no answers for the star sophomore as he displayed his ability to put points on the board from all three levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2321134,"width":"573px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_7909.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_7909.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2321134" style="width:573px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Also aiding the Blue Devils' cause was the 11 points that were put on the scoreboard from junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2420213' first='Austin' last='Glasscho']</strong>. One of Glasscho's many strengths is his ability to draw contact and get to the free throw line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2321136,"width":"576px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_7905-crop-2236x1469-1705241032.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_7905-crop-2236x1469-1705241032.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2321136" style="width:576px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jaguars' efforts on Saturday were spearheaded by junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2173048' first='Poncie' last='Capers']</strong>. He finished with 15 points. Capers led the charge for Ridgeland-Hardeeville from deep as he made three of the team's seven triples. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2321138,"width":"569px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_7892-crop-2896x1902-1705241208.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_7892-crop-2896x1902-1705241208.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2321138" style="width:569px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ridgeland-Hardeeville also benefitted from the 13 points that were placed on the board by junior <strong>Jabien Harris</strong>. He is one of six 2025s that is listed on the Jaguars' roster. Attacking the basket and getting to the free throw line are among the strengths in his skillset. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>What's Next?</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When region play resumes on Tuesday, the Blue Devils will host Orangeburg-Wilkinson while Ridgeland-Hardeeville will be at Barnwell.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Andrew Jackson Academy vs. Bethune-Bowman</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final game of the day would see a representative from the SCISA ranks take on one of the four host schools.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While still a formidable opponent, the 2A Warriors are having a somewhat down season from the 26 wins they posted in 2022-23. Andrew Jackson Academy did recently snap a three-game losing streak with a 63-47 victory over a region foe in Calhoun Academy.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As for the host Mohawks, Bethune-Bowman has had alternative three-game losing and three-game winning streaks this season. Two of those losses have come at the hands of Orangeburg-Wilkinson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The day's final game would go the way of Bethune-Bowman with its emphatic 91-45 victory they earned over Andrew Jackson Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Quarter-By-Quarter</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bethune-Bowman's boys hoped to put a fitting bookend on the day's play following the Bethune-Bowman girls win over Hunter-Kinard-Tyler. The Mohawks' effort to do just that was off to a promising start as they built a 14-9 lead over the Warriors.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That Mohawks lead then grew into the double digits as the second quarter continued to elapse. As both teams went into their respective locker rooms to discuss second half strategy, it was Bethune-Bowman 35 and Andrew Jackson Academy 23.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If nothing else was clear in the third quarter, one thing was – the rout was on. And it was a rout that could be colored in the Bethune-Bowman colors. Eight minutes remained – and the Mohawks were sitting pretty with a 39-point edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bethune-Bowman had plenty of fans on hand to watch their Mohawks play in the nightcap of the MLK Showcase. Those fans had plenty to cheer about from the opening tip to the final buzzer as evidenced by the blowout victory for the Mohawks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Primetime Performers</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2321139,"width":"531px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8029.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8029.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2321139" style="width:531px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An emphatic rout such as this one would have a number of standouts playing major roles. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2211022' first='Bryson' last='Robinson']</strong> led the charge. The junior, who can play minutes at either the one, two or three, finished with 23 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2321140,"width":"617px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8033.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8033.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2321140" style="width:617px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2211021' first='Terrance' last='McFadden']</strong> was not even in the starting lineup, but still managed to be part of the points parade. He finished his evening with a 22-point performance – including a number of high-percentage shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2321141,"width":"618px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8031.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8031.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2321141" style="width:618px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the team's seniors – <strong>Jakori Judson</strong> – added 11 points to the team's total. He too is a standout who can operate at a variety of positions. Judson is listed at 5-foot-10 on the Mohawks' roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2321142,"width":"616px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8035.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8035.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2321142" style="width:616px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another of Bethune-Bowman's starters – <strong>Jaylin Avinger</strong> – also was part of the Mohawks' scoring barrage as he added 10 to the team's cause. Avinger is another of the six seniors that comprises the roster for Bethune-Bowman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2321143,"width":"616px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8037.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8037.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2321143" style="width:616px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another of those six seniors was <strong>Derik Simon</strong> – and he added eight points to the team's total. Simon is one of the taller members of the Bethune-Bowman roster at 6-foot-4 and proves himself to be a formidable frontcourt force for the team. Simon has also played quarterback for the football team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2321146,"width":"610px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8026-crop-2236x1469-1705242088.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8026-crop-2236x1469-1705242088.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2321146" style="width:610px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To say that the Warriors had a tough evening at the office would be an understatement. But <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1354733' first='Gage' last='Dicks']</strong> was a bright spot for Andrew Jackson Academy. The junior shooting guard completed his evening with 14 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>What's Next?</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both the Warriors and Mohawks will be on the road for their ensuing region contests on Tuesday. Bethune-Bowman will be at Bamberg-Ehrhardt and Andrew Jackson Academy will travel to Cathedral Academy.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->