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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
This Week in Memphis AAU Girls Basketball
Glory Elite Matchup goes to the Wire
Memphis Select meets TN Glory in BCI
Tri-State Elite-Too Many Weapons
Team Idlewild Fury Dominates
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Central, Millington National Ranking Update
On yesterday, March 25, ESPN Rise released their Fab 50 rankings.
Central is up 1 to 24. Millington dropped 1 to 34.
Click here for complete Fab 50 Ranking
Southeast Region Top 20
1. Potter's House Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.), 37-4 (1)
2. Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.), 26-2 (2)
3. Memphis Central (Tenn.), 35-2 (3)
4. Redan (Stone Mountain, Ga.), 25-0 (4)
5. Oak Ridge (Tenn.), 29-4 (5)
6. Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.), 33-3 (6)
7. Lower Richland (Hopkins, S.C.), 26-1 (7)
8. West Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.), 28-3 (9)
9. Westlake (Atlanta), 27-2 (8)
10. Millington (Tenn.), 33-3 (10)
11. Wesleyan (Norcross, Ga.), 29-4 (11)
12. Butler (Matthews, N.C.), 30-2 (12)
13. Eleanor Roosevelt (Greenbelt, Md.), 24-1 (13)
14. Sparkman (Harvest, Ala.), 31-2 (14)
15. Fayette County (Fayetteville, Ga.), 31-1 (15)
16. Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.), 30-2 (16)
17. H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.), 22-6 (17)
18. H.W. Byers (Holly Springs, Miss.), 32-4 (18)
19. Murrah (Jackson, Miss.), 24-3 (19)
20. Bishop McGuiness (Kernersville, N.C.), 29-4 (20)
Central is up 1 to 24. Millington dropped 1 to 34.
Click here for complete Fab 50 Ranking
Southeast Region Top 20
1. Potter's House Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.), 37-4 (1)
2. Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.), 26-2 (2)
3. Memphis Central (Tenn.), 35-2 (3)
4. Redan (Stone Mountain, Ga.), 25-0 (4)
5. Oak Ridge (Tenn.), 29-4 (5)
6. Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.), 33-3 (6)
7. Lower Richland (Hopkins, S.C.), 26-1 (7)
8. West Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.), 28-3 (9)
9. Westlake (Atlanta), 27-2 (8)
10. Millington (Tenn.), 33-3 (10)
11. Wesleyan (Norcross, Ga.), 29-4 (11)
12. Butler (Matthews, N.C.), 30-2 (12)
13. Eleanor Roosevelt (Greenbelt, Md.), 24-1 (13)
14. Sparkman (Harvest, Ala.), 31-2 (14)
15. Fayette County (Fayetteville, Ga.), 31-1 (15)
16. Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.), 30-2 (16)
17. H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.), 22-6 (17)
18. H.W. Byers (Holly Springs, Miss.), 32-4 (18)
19. Murrah (Jackson, Miss.), 24-3 (19)
20. Bishop McGuiness (Kernersville, N.C.), 29-4 (20)
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Tournaments This Weekend: March 27-29, 2009
Tennessee BCI State: Click here for more information
MAYB/MEMPHIS "SPRING"TOURNAMENT: Click here for more information
MAYB/MEMPHIS "SPRING"TOURNAMENT: Click here for more information
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Final Stat Leaders
| GIRLS STATISTICAL LEADERS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoring | ||||
| Name | Gm. | Pts. | Avg. | |
| Jasmine James, Bartlett | 24 | 588 | 24.50 | |
| Sarah Watkins, Houston | 29 | 672 | 23.17 | |
| Melissa Hunt, Westwood | 16 | 359 | 22.44 | |
| Erica Ousley, Fairley | 27 | 603 | 22.33 | |
| Adrienne Pratcher, East | 22 | 461 | 20.95 | |
| Rebounding | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Gm. | Reb. | Avg. | ||
| Melissa Hunt, Westwood | 6 | 103 | 17.17 | ||
| Jasmine Gardner, Mitchell | 19 | 236 | 12.42 | ||
| Camille Alberson, Arlington | 12 | 133 | 11.08 | ||
| Lillie Pittman, Trezevant | 23 | 235 | 10.22 | ||
| Shervonte Bright, Hamilton | 20 | 200 | 10.00 | ||
| Assists | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Gm. | Ast. | Avg. | |
| Adrienne Pratcher, East | 22 | 139 | 6.32 | |
| Monique Ingram, BTW | 22 | 155 | 5.23 | |
| Jasmine Newsome, Millington | 29 | 130 | 4.48 | |
| LaTesa McLaughlin, Millington | 26 | 113 | 4.35 | |
| Amy Metcalfe, BCS | 27 | 105 | 3.89 | |
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Girls Basketball Training - $20 sessions
Contact Patosha at popo@girlsbasketballtrainer.com for more information
This Week in Memphis AAU Girls Basketball
AAU Super Regional (formerly known as Rumble on River) Report
#10 Top Travel Club Team Preview
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Central, Millington National Ranking Update
On today, March 18, ESPN Rise released their Fab 50 rankings.
After losing the State Championship game, Central dropped to 25 from 21. Millington dropped from 32 to 33.
Click here for complete rankings
Southeast Region Top 20
1. Potter's House Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.), 37-4 (1)
2. Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.), 26-2 (4)
3. Memphis Central (Tenn.), 35-2 (2)
4. Redan (Stone Mountain, Ga.), 25-0 (NR)
5. Oak Ridge (Tenn.), 29-4 (3)
6. Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.), 33-3 (5)
7. Lower Richland (Hopkins, S.C.), 26-1 (7)
8. Westlake (Atlanta), 27-2 (6)
9. West Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.), 28-3 (9)
10. Millington (Tenn.), 33-3 (8)
11. Wesleyan (Norcross, Ga.), 29-4 (11)
12. Butler (Matthews, N.C.), 30-2 (10)
13. Eleanor Roosevelt (Greenbelt, Md.), 24-1 (12)
14. Sparkman (Harvest, Ala.), 31-2 (14)
15. Fayette County (Fayetteville, Ga.), 31-1 (13)
16. Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.), 30-2 (15)
17. H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.), 22-6 (16)
18. H.W. Byers (Holly Springs, Miss.), 32-4 (19)
19. Murrah (Jackson, Miss.), 24-3 (20)
20. Bishop McGuiness (Kernersville, N.C.), 29-4 (NR)
After losing the State Championship game, Central dropped to 25 from 21. Millington dropped from 32 to 33.
Click here for complete rankings
Southeast Region Top 20
1. Potter's House Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.), 37-4 (1)
2. Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.), 26-2 (4)
3. Memphis Central (Tenn.), 35-2 (2)
4. Redan (Stone Mountain, Ga.), 25-0 (NR)
5. Oak Ridge (Tenn.), 29-4 (3)
6. Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.), 33-3 (5)
7. Lower Richland (Hopkins, S.C.), 26-1 (7)
8. Westlake (Atlanta), 27-2 (6)
9. West Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.), 28-3 (9)
10. Millington (Tenn.), 33-3 (8)
11. Wesleyan (Norcross, Ga.), 29-4 (11)
12. Butler (Matthews, N.C.), 30-2 (10)
13. Eleanor Roosevelt (Greenbelt, Md.), 24-1 (12)
14. Sparkman (Harvest, Ala.), 31-2 (14)
15. Fayette County (Fayetteville, Ga.), 31-1 (13)
16. Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.), 30-2 (15)
17. H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.), 22-6 (16)
18. H.W. Byers (Holly Springs, Miss.), 32-4 (19)
19. Murrah (Jackson, Miss.), 24-3 (20)
20. Bishop McGuiness (Kernersville, N.C.), 29-4 (NR)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tournaments This Weekend: March 20-22, 2009
This weekend Team Memphis Elite will be hosting an AAU Super Regional Event (formerly Rumble on the River).
Last year's Rumble on the River featured some awesome talent. This year's event should be even better.
Click here for more information.
Last year's Rumble on the River featured some awesome talent. This year's event should be even better.
Click here for more information.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
You Don't Want to Miss the Spring Show Off Camp
View the video to see why the Spring Show Off NCAA Certified Girls Basketball Camp is an event that you must attend.
GirlsBasketballExposure.com
GirlsBasketballExposure.com
Memphis AAU Girls Basketball Opening This Week
The "AAU" season has started off with a bang and controversy... And you can read all about it at MemphisAAUGirlsBasketball.com.
The doors will be opening this week.
To get access to the exciting, up to date info, click here.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Central girls lose state title on shot at buzzer
from Commercial Appeal
The Central girls team fell behind early and battled to the end, but Nashville Hillsboro's Jessica Pace hit a 15-foot off-balance shot at the buzzer to give Hillsboro a 62-61 victory in tonight's Class AAA girls state championship game in Murfreesboro.
Pace drove to the basket from the wing, putting up the shot at the free throw line before falling down. The shot bounced once on the rim as the horn sounded, then dropped in.
Pace also pulled down 11 rebounds for the Burros (34-1).
Central (35-2) led 61-60 after Erica Burgess hit one of two free throws with 15 seconds left in the game.
Freshman Danielle Ballard led the Lady Warriors with 17 points. She also added a game-high 12 rebounds.
Pace finished the game with 24 points and earned the MVP award.
Central (61) — Jamila Ajanaku 10, Danielle Ballard 17, Erica Burgess 11, Jasmine Taylor 10, Aaliyah Whiteside 13.
Hillsboro (62) — Isabelle Harrison 16, Lakeisha Crouch 17, Jessica Pace 24, Kearra Holt 4, Monique Shelton 1.
Central / 11 / 14 / 13 / 23 / — / 61
Hillsboro / 17 / 11 / 12 / 22 / — / 62
Records — Central 35-2, Hillsboro 34-1.
Tennessee State Tournament getting National Attention
image from ESPN HoopgurlzThe National Recruiting Coordinator for ESPN HoopGurlz, Mark Lewis attended the quarterfinal games in Murfreesboro, TN. Check out what he had to say about the Memphis Teams. Click here.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Central in State Finals, Overton loses
CENTRAL 67, McGAVOCK 46
Central jumped out to a 16-8 lead in its Class AAA semifinal today at Murfreesboro's Murphy Center, and never looked back in defeating Nashville McGavock, 67-46.
The Lady Warriors (35-1) will play Nashville Hillsboro in Saturday's state championship. Central is trying to become the first Class AAA girls team from Memphis to win the state girls basketball crown since Melrose won in 1985.
Jasmine Taylor led Central with 22 points.
HILLSBORO 56, OVERTON 46
A young Overton squad fell behind early and never could catch Hillsboro in its Class AAA semifinal. Overton was able to cut Hillsboro led to 43-39 with 5:50 left in the game, but that was as close as the Lady Wolverines would get in their 56-46 loss.
Junior Jasmine Robinson led Overton with 20 points.
McGavock (46) -- Arieyelle O'Neal 4, Tanesha Stenson 14, Anissa Ragland 4, Shacola Clay 16, Angie Blair 3, Michelle Tribue 3, Netanya Jackosn 2.
Central (67) -- Jamila Ajanaku 10, Danielle Ballard 12, Erica Burgess 9, Jasmine Taylor 22, Aaliyah Whiteside 14.
McGavock / 8 / 10 / 8 / 20 / -- / 46 /
Central / 16 / 21 / 17 / 13 / -- / 67 /
Records -- McGavock 30-4, Central 35-1.
SEMIFINAL
Overton (46) -- Lakeria Crowder 7, Cronelia Fondren 2, Golden 2, Jackeya Mitchell 3, Jasmine Robinson 20, Karisma Tyson 12.
Hillsboro (56) -- Isabelle Harrison 22, Vacie Perry 8, Lakeisha Crouch 10, Jessica Pace 10, Elizabeth Smith 2, Kearra Holt 2, Deidra Deberry 2.
Overton / 12 / 9 / 15 / 10 / -- / 46 /
Hillsboro / 13 / 12 / 18 / 13 / -- / 56 /
Records -- Overton 27-7, Hillsboro 33-1.
Ready Central rolls into AAA Final
Read Overton falls to Hillsboro
Central jumped out to a 16-8 lead in its Class AAA semifinal today at Murfreesboro's Murphy Center, and never looked back in defeating Nashville McGavock, 67-46.
The Lady Warriors (35-1) will play Nashville Hillsboro in Saturday's state championship. Central is trying to become the first Class AAA girls team from Memphis to win the state girls basketball crown since Melrose won in 1985.
Jasmine Taylor led Central with 22 points.
HILLSBORO 56, OVERTON 46
A young Overton squad fell behind early and never could catch Hillsboro in its Class AAA semifinal. Overton was able to cut Hillsboro led to 43-39 with 5:50 left in the game, but that was as close as the Lady Wolverines would get in their 56-46 loss.
Junior Jasmine Robinson led Overton with 20 points.
McGavock (46) -- Arieyelle O'Neal 4, Tanesha Stenson 14, Anissa Ragland 4, Shacola Clay 16, Angie Blair 3, Michelle Tribue 3, Netanya Jackosn 2.
Central (67) -- Jamila Ajanaku 10, Danielle Ballard 12, Erica Burgess 9, Jasmine Taylor 22, Aaliyah Whiteside 14.
McGavock / 8 / 10 / 8 / 20 / -- / 46 /
Central / 16 / 21 / 17 / 13 / -- / 67 /
Records -- McGavock 30-4, Central 35-1.
SEMIFINAL
Overton (46) -- Lakeria Crowder 7, Cronelia Fondren 2, Golden 2, Jackeya Mitchell 3, Jasmine Robinson 20, Karisma Tyson 12.
Hillsboro (56) -- Isabelle Harrison 22, Vacie Perry 8, Lakeisha Crouch 10, Jessica Pace 10, Elizabeth Smith 2, Kearra Holt 2, Deidra Deberry 2.
Overton / 12 / 9 / 15 / 10 / -- / 46 /
Hillsboro / 13 / 12 / 18 / 13 / -- / 56 /
Records -- Overton 27-7, Hillsboro 33-1.
Ready Central rolls into AAA Final
Read Overton falls to Hillsboro
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Central, Overton in Semi Finals
from Commercial Appeal
CENTRAL 51, TENNESSEE 39
Freshman Danielle Ballard’s 15 points lead three Central players in double figures as they easily won their TSSAA Class AAA state quarterfinal game in Murfreesboro, 51-39, over Tennessee High from Bristol.
Aaliyah Whiteside and Erica Burgess each scored 10, and Jamila Ajanaku, a Middle Tennessee signee playing on her future college court, had eight.
Central, the 21st-ranked team in the nation according to ESPN RISE, will play in the semifinals Friday against the winner of the McGavock-Greeneville game.
OVERTON 43, BLACKMAN 40
The Overton Wolverine girls basketball team trailed 19-11 at the half and 26-19 after three quarters, but turned up the defensive pressure in the fourth quarter to rally back and beat Murfreesboro Blackman, 43-40, in today's Class AAA state quarterfinal in Murfreesboro.
Overton's Karisma Tyson's two free throws with 1:30 left in the fourth quarter gave the Lady Wolverines their first lead of the game at 39-38. After Blackman took the lead back, Tyson made a reverse layup to give Overton a 41-40 lead with 1:05 left.
Blackman then committed its 14th turnover of the game and Overton's Cornelia Fondren was fouled. Fondren made the first and missed the second free throw attempt. Blackman's Shelby Campbell attempted a 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining, but missed and Lakeria Crowder of Overton got the rebound. Crowder added a free throw giving Overton a 43-40 lead and Blackman missed on a final 3-point attempt.
The Lady Wolverines advance to tomorrow’s 4 p.m. semifinal against Hillsboro.
Jasmine Robinson’s 16 points lead Overton, which improved to 27-6. Orlandria Williams added 10. Campbell’s 15 led Blackman.
Central (51) -- Jamila Ajanaku 8, Danielle Ballard 15, Erica Burgess 10, Finesse James 2, Jasmine Taylor 6, Aaliyah Whiteside 10.
Tennessee High (39) -- Danielle Montgomery 9, Sara Wysor 3, Kimberly Wood 17, C. Thornsberry 2, Sarah Baker 3, Blakeley Burlesson 5.
Central / 13 / 16 / 15 / 7 / -- / 51 /
Tennessee High / 4 / 4 / 14 / 17 / -- / 39 /
Records -- Central 34-1, Tennessee High 28-5.
Overton (43) -- Lakeria Crowder 3, Cronelia Fondren 3, Jackeya Mitchell 7, Jasmine Robinson 16, Karisma Tyson 4, Orlandria Williams 10.
Blackman (40) -- T'Anna Overton 7, Shelby Campbell 15, Kelsey Nowlin 6, Tiera Norris 7, Chelsey Hall 1, Ladonna Bailey 2, Katie Smith 2.
Overton / 7 / 4 / 8 / 24 / -- / 43 /
Blackman / 11 / 8 / 7 / 14 / -- / 40 /
Records -- Overton 26-6, Blackman 19-11.
Read Central Holds On to Reach Semifinals
Read Overton's defense leads fourth-quarter comeback
CENTRAL 51, TENNESSEE 39
Freshman Danielle Ballard’s 15 points lead three Central players in double figures as they easily won their TSSAA Class AAA state quarterfinal game in Murfreesboro, 51-39, over Tennessee High from Bristol.
Aaliyah Whiteside and Erica Burgess each scored 10, and Jamila Ajanaku, a Middle Tennessee signee playing on her future college court, had eight.
Central, the 21st-ranked team in the nation according to ESPN RISE, will play in the semifinals Friday against the winner of the McGavock-Greeneville game.
OVERTON 43, BLACKMAN 40
The Overton Wolverine girls basketball team trailed 19-11 at the half and 26-19 after three quarters, but turned up the defensive pressure in the fourth quarter to rally back and beat Murfreesboro Blackman, 43-40, in today's Class AAA state quarterfinal in Murfreesboro.
Overton's Karisma Tyson's two free throws with 1:30 left in the fourth quarter gave the Lady Wolverines their first lead of the game at 39-38. After Blackman took the lead back, Tyson made a reverse layup to give Overton a 41-40 lead with 1:05 left.
Blackman then committed its 14th turnover of the game and Overton's Cornelia Fondren was fouled. Fondren made the first and missed the second free throw attempt. Blackman's Shelby Campbell attempted a 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining, but missed and Lakeria Crowder of Overton got the rebound. Crowder added a free throw giving Overton a 43-40 lead and Blackman missed on a final 3-point attempt.
The Lady Wolverines advance to tomorrow’s 4 p.m. semifinal against Hillsboro.
Jasmine Robinson’s 16 points lead Overton, which improved to 27-6. Orlandria Williams added 10. Campbell’s 15 led Blackman.
Central (51) -- Jamila Ajanaku 8, Danielle Ballard 15, Erica Burgess 10, Finesse James 2, Jasmine Taylor 6, Aaliyah Whiteside 10.
Tennessee High (39) -- Danielle Montgomery 9, Sara Wysor 3, Kimberly Wood 17, C. Thornsberry 2, Sarah Baker 3, Blakeley Burlesson 5.
Central / 13 / 16 / 15 / 7 / -- / 51 /
Tennessee High / 4 / 4 / 14 / 17 / -- / 39 /
Records -- Central 34-1, Tennessee High 28-5.
Overton (43) -- Lakeria Crowder 3, Cronelia Fondren 3, Jackeya Mitchell 7, Jasmine Robinson 16, Karisma Tyson 4, Orlandria Williams 10.
Blackman (40) -- T'Anna Overton 7, Shelby Campbell 15, Kelsey Nowlin 6, Tiera Norris 7, Chelsey Hall 1, Ladonna Bailey 2, Katie Smith 2.
Overton / 7 / 4 / 8 / 24 / -- / 43 /
Blackman / 11 / 8 / 7 / 14 / -- / 40 /
Records -- Overton 26-6, Blackman 19-11.
Read Central Holds On to Reach Semifinals
Read Overton's defense leads fourth-quarter comeback
Central, Millington National Ranking Update
Millington's lose to Overton in the Sectional game really hurt there status and Central is moving full speed ahead.
ESPN Rise released there Fab 50 rankings on March 11, 2009. Millington dropped from 18 to 32. Central jumped 8 spots from 29 to 21. Central also is number 2 in the regional ranking.
Click here for complete Fab 50 ranking.
Southeast Region Top 20
1. Potter's House Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.), 34-4 (1)
2. Memphis Central (Tenn), 33-1 (7)
3. Oak Ridge (Tenn), 29-4 (2)
4. Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.), 26-2 (8)
5. Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.), 33-3 (6)
6. Westlake (Atlanta) 27-2 (3)
7. Lower Richland (Hopkins, S.C.), 26-1 (9)
8. Millington (Tenn), 33-3 (4)
9. West Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.), 27-3 (12)
10. Butler (Matthews, N.C.), 30-2 (5)
11. Wesleyan (Norcross, Ga.), 27-4 (10)
12. Eleanor Roosevelt (Greenbelt, Md.), 22-1 (11)
13. Fayette County (Fayetteville, Ga.), 30-0 (13)
14. Sparkman (Harvest, Ala.), 31-2 (14)
15. Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.), 30-1 (18)
16. H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.), 21-6 (17)
17. East Mecklenburg (Charlotte, N.C.), 25-5 (15)
18. Wilson Central (Lebanon, Tenn.), 27-4 (16)
19. H.W. Byers (Holly Springs, Miss.), 32-4 (19)
20. Murrah (Jackson, Miss.), 24-3 (20)
But that's not it for Central. Central moved to number 16 from 21 in RivalsHigh Hoop 25 ranking. Click here for RivalsHigh ranking.
ESPN Rise released there Fab 50 rankings on March 11, 2009. Millington dropped from 18 to 32. Central jumped 8 spots from 29 to 21. Central also is number 2 in the regional ranking.
Click here for complete Fab 50 ranking.
Southeast Region Top 20
1. Potter's House Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.), 34-4 (1)
2. Memphis Central (Tenn), 33-1 (7)
3. Oak Ridge (Tenn), 29-4 (2)
4. Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.), 26-2 (8)
5. Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.), 33-3 (6)
6. Westlake (Atlanta) 27-2 (3)
7. Lower Richland (Hopkins, S.C.), 26-1 (9)
8. Millington (Tenn), 33-3 (4)
9. West Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.), 27-3 (12)
10. Butler (Matthews, N.C.), 30-2 (5)
11. Wesleyan (Norcross, Ga.), 27-4 (10)
12. Eleanor Roosevelt (Greenbelt, Md.), 22-1 (11)
13. Fayette County (Fayetteville, Ga.), 30-0 (13)
14. Sparkman (Harvest, Ala.), 31-2 (14)
15. Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.), 30-1 (18)
16. H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.), 21-6 (17)
17. East Mecklenburg (Charlotte, N.C.), 25-5 (15)
18. Wilson Central (Lebanon, Tenn.), 27-4 (16)
19. H.W. Byers (Holly Springs, Miss.), 32-4 (19)
20. Murrah (Jackson, Miss.), 24-3 (20)
But that's not it for Central. Central moved to number 16 from 21 in RivalsHigh Hoop 25 ranking. Click here for RivalsHigh ranking.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Unsigned Seniors Invited to Girls Basketball Exposure Camp
8th graders up to Unsigned Seniors attend the Spring Show Off Camp April 18, 2009 in Memphis, TN
Come Show Off your skills to college coaches and scouts
Early Bird Special Ends - March 28, 2009
Click here to learn more about the Girls Basketball Exposure Camp
Road to State Championship
Central Lady Warriors continue their journey to a State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2009.
STATE FINAL: 6:00 PM Hillsboro vs Memphis Central Watch Live
Click here for scores
Jason Smith of the Commercial Appeal will be blogging from Murfreesboro. Click here.
Read Commercial Appeal's Article Central, Overton girls aim for lofty goal
Here are some post season photos provided by James Muhammad.
Central's Diaper Dandy's Danielle Ballard and Aaliyah Whiteside with Region 8 hardware.
All-District 15AAA Team
Region 8 MVP, Aaliyah Whiteside
Arkansas State-Bound, Jasmine Taylor
District 15AAA Champs, Overton
STATE FINAL: 6:00 PM Hillsboro vs Memphis Central Watch Live
Click here for scores
Jason Smith of the Commercial Appeal will be blogging from Murfreesboro. Click here.
Read Commercial Appeal's Article Central, Overton girls aim for lofty goal
Here are some post season photos provided by James Muhammad.
Central's Diaper Dandy's Danielle Ballard and Aaliyah Whiteside with Region 8 hardware.
All-District 15AAA Team
Region 8 MVP, Aaliyah Whiteside
Arkansas State-Bound, Jasmine Taylor
District 15AAA Champs, Overton
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tournaments This Weekend: March 13-15, 2009
It's That time of the Year!! The high school season is coming to an end this weekend and hopefully we will be crowning a memphis city school as state champion.
If you are not able to attend the state tournament in Murfreesboro. That's ok because the "AAU" or circuit or spring/summer season is here.
Here are the listings of this weekend's tournaments:
MAYB/Memphis Spring Tournament Get schedule here
If you are not able to attend the state tournament in Murfreesboro. That's ok because the "AAU" or circuit or spring/summer season is here.
Here are the listings of this weekend's tournaments:
MAYB/Memphis Spring Tournament Get schedule here
Monday, March 9, 2009
Girls State Pairings
TENNESSEE STATE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS
At the Murphy Center, in Murfreesboro
Wednesday
CLASS A
10 a.m. – Pickett Co. (20-14) vs. Madison (27-7)
11:30 a.m. – Hampton (24-11) vs. Cornersville (27-6)
1 p.m. – Clarkrange (36-0) vs. Forrest (29-3)
2:30 p.m. – Lake County (26-8) vs. Oliver Springs (24-8)
CLASS AA
4 p.m. – Elizabethton (27-7) vs. Martin Westview (30-5)
5:30 p.m. – McMinn Central (34-0) vs. Livingston Academy (23-12)
Thursday
10 a.m. – South Greene (29-5) vs. Hume-Fogg (25-5)
11:30 a.m. – Bolivar Central (26-6) vs. Gibson County (32-0)
CLASS AAA
1 p.m. – Powell (22-10) vs. Nashville Hillsboro (33-1)
2:30 p.m. – Murfreesboro Blackman (19-11) vs. Overton (26-6)
4 p.m. – Tennessee (28-4) vs. Central (33-1) Watch Live
5:30 p.m. – Nashville McGavock (29-3) vs. Cookeville (27-7)
At the Murphy Center, in Murfreesboro
Wednesday
CLASS A
10 a.m. – Pickett Co. (20-14) vs. Madison (27-7)
11:30 a.m. – Hampton (24-11) vs. Cornersville (27-6)
1 p.m. – Clarkrange (36-0) vs. Forrest (29-3)
2:30 p.m. – Lake County (26-8) vs. Oliver Springs (24-8)
CLASS AA
4 p.m. – Elizabethton (27-7) vs. Martin Westview (30-5)
5:30 p.m. – McMinn Central (34-0) vs. Livingston Academy (23-12)
Thursday
10 a.m. – South Greene (29-5) vs. Hume-Fogg (25-5)
11:30 a.m. – Bolivar Central (26-6) vs. Gibson County (32-0)
CLASS AAA
1 p.m. – Powell (22-10) vs. Nashville Hillsboro (33-1)
2:30 p.m. – Murfreesboro Blackman (19-11) vs. Overton (26-6)
4 p.m. – Tennessee (28-4) vs. Central (33-1) Watch Live
5:30 p.m. – Nashville McGavock (29-3) vs. Cookeville (27-7)
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Mitchell loses in Triple Overtime
Jasmine Gardner walked slowly toward the other end of the floor with the top of her jersey covering her face. The Mitchell High junior standout thought she had done all she could to help salvage what was supposed to have been the most memorable season in recent memory for the Lady Tigers.
Gardner saved her best basketball of the season for the final 16 minutes of Saturday night’s TSSAA Class AA sectional against Martin Westview. She converted turnaround jumpers in the lane. She stuck back missed shots. And when she wasn’t swatting shots, she was pulling down key rebounds on both ends of the floor.
Click here for complete commercial appeal story
Central Going to State
There are Senior Nights -- but few seniors gave themselves the kind of sendoff that Central's Jasmine Taylor, Erica Burgess and Jamila Ajanaku fashioned Saturday night.
The trio combined for 46 points, and save for a second-quarter hiccup Central dismantled Bartlett and two-time Best of the Preps Player of the Year Jasmine James to claim a 65-46 sectional title before a packed, hot, happy gym.
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Overton Going to State
Overton's girls basketball team earned its first state-tournament berth in school history Saturday night by shocking 2008 state runnerup Millington, 70-66, in a Class AAA sectional game.
Junior Jasmine Robinson's 28 points led an Overton team that had been embarrassed by 28 points in a Region 8-AAA title-game loss to Central on Wednesday.
Freshmen Cortice Golden and Cornelia Fondren added 15 and 10 points, respectively, for the Lady Wolverines (26-6).
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CLASS AAA SECTIONAL
Bartlett (46) -- Naudia Crisp 8, Jasmine James 10, Destiny James 10, Jemil Jefferson 8, Brianna Walker 10.
Central (65) -- Jamila Ajanaku 12, Danielle Ballard 8, Erica Burgess 16, Jasmine Taylor 18, Aaliyah Whiteside 11.
Bartlett / 10 / 20 / 8 / 8 / -- / 46 /
Central / 28 / 11 / 13 / 13 / -- / 65 /
Overton (70) -- Crowder 11, Cronelia Fondren 10, Golden 16, Jasmine Robinson 28, Karisma Tyson 2, Orlandria Williams 3.
Millington (66) -- Tamarah Brandon 7, Michelle Brown 10, Misha Jones 4, LaTesa McLaughlin 2, Jasmine Newsome 37, Ashley Robinson 6.
Overton / 23 / 11 / 13 / 23 / -- / 70 /
Millington / 18 / 14 / 14 / 20 / -- / 66 /
CLASS AA SECTIONAL
Westveiw (76) -- Reechis 30, G. Swain 16, Olds 19, Nanney 1, Pitcher 10.
Mitchell (75) -- Keandra Beverly 2, Jasmine Cofield 15, Jasmine Gardner 22, Tiara Henderson 4, Teneir Mathis 6, Monique McConnell 15, Anesha Morton 9, Valencia Williamson 2.
Westveiw / 17 / 14 / 14 / 11 / 8 / 6 / 6 / -- / 76 /
Mitchell / 14 / 7 / 13 / 22 / 8 / 6 / 5 / -- / 75 /
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Sectional Results
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BTW 38 Gibson Co 72
Mitchell 75 Westview 76 Triple overtime
Bartlett 46 Central 65
Millington 66 Overton 70
BTW 38 Gibson Co 72
Mitchell 75 Westview 76 Triple overtime
Bartlett 46 Central 65
Millington 66 Overton 70
Friday, March 6, 2009
Brittney Griner: Dunking Sensation
Brittney Griner is not affiliated with Memphis Girls Basketball, but I just had to let you see this with your own eyes.
HoopGurlz 2009 Ranking: #1
Hometown: Houston, TX
High School: Nimitz High School
Position rank: Center # 1
Height: 6'7"
College: Baylor
HoopGurlz 2009 Ranking: #1
Hometown: Houston, TX
High School: Nimitz High School
Position rank: Center # 1
Height: 6'7"
College: Baylor
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Overton embarassed by Central
Rather than standing, as is his usual custom during games, Overton girls basketball coach Jamie Rosser had taken a seat midway through the third period Wednesday with his Lady Wolverines trailing Central by double digits in the teams' Region 8-AAA girls title game at Wooddale.
Sitting near Rosser were his top three players -- juniors Jasmine Robinson, Orlandria Williams and Karisma Tyson. All had been benched for the majority of the second half in an embarrassing 59-31 region title-game loss to Central.
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REGION 8-AAA TOURNAMENT
CHAMPIONSHIP
Overton (31) -- Crowder 5, Cornelia Fondren 11, Golden 2, Mitchell 2, Jasmine Stafford 7, Orlandria Williams 4.
Central (59) -- Jamila Ajanaku 10, Danielle Ballard 13, Erica Burgess 8, Finesse James 3, Lashea Shaw 2, Jasmine Taylor 8, Aaliyah Whiteside 15.
Overton / 5 / 4 / 11 / 11 / -- / 31 /
Central / 10 / 18 / 23 / 8 / -- / 59 /
Records -- Overton 25-6, Central 32-1.
Sitting near Rosser were his top three players -- juniors Jasmine Robinson, Orlandria Williams and Karisma Tyson. All had been benched for the majority of the second half in an embarrassing 59-31 region title-game loss to Central.
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REGION 8-AAA TOURNAMENT
CHAMPIONSHIP
Overton (31) -- Crowder 5, Cornelia Fondren 11, Golden 2, Mitchell 2, Jasmine Stafford 7, Orlandria Williams 4.
Central (59) -- Jamila Ajanaku 10, Danielle Ballard 13, Erica Burgess 8, Finesse James 3, Lashea Shaw 2, Jasmine Taylor 8, Aaliyah Whiteside 15.
Overton / 5 / 4 / 11 / 11 / -- / 31 /
Central / 10 / 18 / 23 / 8 / -- / 59 /
Records -- Overton 25-6, Central 32-1.
Mitchell Blow Out BTW
Jasmine Garner, a 6-3 junior, shook off some early shooting woes to score 23 points, 10 in the final quarter to fuel Mitchell's 24-7 run in the final five minutes.
"I had to keep playing, that's all. We weren't going to lose," said MVP Garner, who also had five steals as Mitchell avenged a one-point City Championship loss to BTW.
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REGION 8-AA TOURNAMENT
CHAMPIONSHIP
Mitchell (60) -- Jasmine Cofield 13, Jasmine Gardner 23, Tiara Henderson 2, Teneir Mathis 6, Monique McConnell 12, Valencia Williamson 4.
Washington (40) -- Telicia Bobo 2, Jessica Brown 7, LaQarius Harris 9, Daria Hester 13, April Holman 2, Monique Ingram 5, Brandi Shipp 2.
Mitchell / 9 / 15 / 11 / 25 / -- / 60 /
Washington / 11 / 7 / 8 / 14 / -- / 40 /
"I had to keep playing, that's all. We weren't going to lose," said MVP Garner, who also had five steals as Mitchell avenged a one-point City Championship loss to BTW.
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REGION 8-AA TOURNAMENT
CHAMPIONSHIP
Mitchell (60) -- Jasmine Cofield 13, Jasmine Gardner 23, Tiara Henderson 2, Teneir Mathis 6, Monique McConnell 12, Valencia Williamson 4.
Washington (40) -- Telicia Bobo 2, Jessica Brown 7, LaQarius Harris 9, Daria Hester 13, April Holman 2, Monique Ingram 5, Brandi Shipp 2.
Mitchell / 9 / 15 / 11 / 25 / -- / 60 /
Washington / 11 / 7 / 8 / 14 / -- / 40 /
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
TSSAA DIVISION I SECTIONAL PAIRINGS
All Games are Saturday, March 7, 2009, at 7:00 PM Local Time unless otherwise stated.
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The winners of Saturday's games advance to the state touranament that will be held in Murfreesboro, March 10-14.
Class AAA
Bartlett at Central Watch Live
Overton at Millington
Powell at Morristown West
Tennessee at Bearden
Blackman at Walker Valley
Cumberland Co. at Cookeville
McGavock at Smyrna
LaVergne at Hillsboro
Class AA
Westview at Mitchell
BTW at Gibson County
Gibbs at Elizabethton
South Greene at Seymour
Upperman at McMinn Central
Polk County at Livingston Academy
Camden Central at Hume-Fogg
Christ Presb. Academy at Bolivar Central
Class A
Bradford at Madison
Middleton at Lake County
Wartburg Central at Hampton
Cloudland at Oliver Springs
Pickett Co. at Chatt. Arts & Science
Coper Basin at Clarkrange
Wayne County at Forrest
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The winners of Saturday's games advance to the state touranament that will be held in Murfreesboro, March 10-14.
Class AAA
Bartlett at Central Watch Live
Overton at Millington
Powell at Morristown West
Tennessee at Bearden
Blackman at Walker Valley
Cumberland Co. at Cookeville
McGavock at Smyrna
LaVergne at Hillsboro
Class AA
Westview at Mitchell
BTW at Gibson County
Gibbs at Elizabethton
South Greene at Seymour
Upperman at McMinn Central
Polk County at Livingston Academy
Camden Central at Hume-Fogg
Christ Presb. Academy at Bolivar Central
Class A
Bradford at Madison
Middleton at Lake County
Wartburg Central at Hampton
Cloudland at Oliver Springs
Pickett Co. at Chatt. Arts & Science
Coper Basin at Clarkrange
Wayne County at Forrest
Central vs Overton Region 8 Championship Report - March 4, 2009
Check out the annoucement of the Region 8 All Tournament team on popoTV.
Central 59 Overton 31 WOW!
In my opinion, this was a highly anticipated match-up because of the battle these two had in the City Championship game. However as the final score displays, it was not much of a battle during the rematch.
Overton simply was not in sync at all--from tip off til the final horn.
However, Central was clicking on all cylinders. After being benched for the majority of the Central-White Station semi-final game, Jamila Ajanaku played like a woman possessed. Getting a double double with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Aaliyah Whiteside quietly did her damage leading the team in scoring with 15 points and was named MVP of the regional tournament. Central simply looked like a team on a mission to a State Championship.
Top Scorers
Central
Aaliyah Whiteside 15 points 3 rebounds 3 steals
Danielle Ballard 13 points 5 rebounds 2 steals
Jamila Ajanaku 11 points 13 rebounds
Jasmine Taylor 8 points 2 rebounds
Overton
Cornelia Fondren 10 points 6 rebounds 2 steals
Jasmine Stafford 8 points 1 steal
Central 59 Overton 31 WOW!
In my opinion, this was a highly anticipated match-up because of the battle these two had in the City Championship game. However as the final score displays, it was not much of a battle during the rematch.
Overton simply was not in sync at all--from tip off til the final horn.
However, Central was clicking on all cylinders. After being benched for the majority of the Central-White Station semi-final game, Jamila Ajanaku played like a woman possessed. Getting a double double with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Aaliyah Whiteside quietly did her damage leading the team in scoring with 15 points and was named MVP of the regional tournament. Central simply looked like a team on a mission to a State Championship.
Top Scorers
Central
Aaliyah Whiteside 15 points 3 rebounds 3 steals
Danielle Ballard 13 points 5 rebounds 2 steals
Jamila Ajanaku 11 points 13 rebounds
Jasmine Taylor 8 points 2 rebounds
Overton
Cornelia Fondren 10 points 6 rebounds 2 steals
Jasmine Stafford 8 points 1 steal
Central, Millington National Ranking Update
The ESPN Rise Fab 50 was release today, March 4.
Millington moves up one to 18 and Central jumps seven spots to 29 from 36.
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Southeast Region Top 20
1. Potter's House Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.), 33-2 (2)
2. Oak Ridge (Tenn.), 29-3 (1)
3. Westlake (Atlanta), 26-1 (3)
4. Millington (Tenn.), 31-2 (4)
5. Butler (Matthews, N.C.), 29-1 (5)
6. Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.), 33-3 (6)
7. Memphis Central (Tenn.), 29-1 (9)
8. Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.), 23-2 (7)
9. Lower Richland (Hopkins, S.C.), 25-1 (8)
10. Wesleyan (Norcross, Ga.), 25-4 (10)
11. Eleanor Roosevelt (Greenbelt, Md.), 19-1 (11)
12. West Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.), 25-3 (12)
13. Fayette County (Fayetteville, Ga.), 28-0 (13)
14. Sparkman (Harvest, Ala.), 31-2 (14)
15. East Mecklenburg (Charlotte, N.C.), 25-4 (15)
16. Wilson Central (Lebanon, Tenn.), 27-3 (16)
17. H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.), 21-6 (17)
18. Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.), 28-1 (18)
19. H.W. Byers (Holly Springs, Miss.), 31-4 (19)
20. Murrah (Jackson, Miss.), 22-3 (20)
Millington moves up one to 18 and Central jumps seven spots to 29 from 36.
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Southeast Region Top 20
1. Potter's House Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.), 33-2 (2)
2. Oak Ridge (Tenn.), 29-3 (1)
3. Westlake (Atlanta), 26-1 (3)
4. Millington (Tenn.), 31-2 (4)
5. Butler (Matthews, N.C.), 29-1 (5)
6. Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.), 33-3 (6)
7. Memphis Central (Tenn.), 29-1 (9)
8. Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.), 23-2 (7)
9. Lower Richland (Hopkins, S.C.), 25-1 (8)
10. Wesleyan (Norcross, Ga.), 25-4 (10)
11. Eleanor Roosevelt (Greenbelt, Md.), 19-1 (11)
12. West Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.), 25-3 (12)
13. Fayette County (Fayetteville, Ga.), 28-0 (13)
14. Sparkman (Harvest, Ala.), 31-2 (14)
15. East Mecklenburg (Charlotte, N.C.), 25-4 (15)
16. Wilson Central (Lebanon, Tenn.), 27-3 (16)
17. H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.), 21-6 (17)
18. Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.), 28-1 (18)
19. H.W. Byers (Holly Springs, Miss.), 31-4 (19)
20. Murrah (Jackson, Miss.), 22-3 (20)
AA Results
BTW GIRLS 57, HILLCREST 55 (OT): Senior Daria Hester had 16 points, including the putback shot at the buzzer that clinched the comeback win for the Lady Warriors, who were down by seven in the fourth quarter against the Vikings (15-16). Senior Jessica Brown led BTW with 26 points while Hillcrest junior Tracy James had 22.
MITCHELL GIRLS 74, OAKHAVEN 62: Junior Jasmine Cofield had 19 points and junior Tenier Mathis 16 to lead the Tigers past the Hawks, led by senior Lamonica Holmes’ 18 points.
Hillcrest (55) -- Tamirica Hunt 7, Terrica James 24, Ashley Jones 1, Chasity Richardson 11, Brittany Taylor 8, Octavia Wilson 4.
Washington (57) -- Jessica Brown 26, LaQarius Harris 7, Daria Hester 16, April Holman 2, Monique Ingram 6.
Hillcrest / 17 / 3 / 23 / 10 / 2 / -- / 55 /
Washington / 16 / 11 / 14 / 12 / 4 / -- / 57 /
Oakhaven (62) -- Jennifer Gross 15, LaMonica Holmes 18, Dyanndron Kinchelow 4, Sam Ruffin 5, Porsche Watkins 18, Christina Young 2.
Mitchell (74) -- Jasmine Cofield 19, Jasmine Gardner 8, Tiara Henderson 10, Katina Jones 2, Teneir Mathis 15, Monique McConnell 9, Anesha Morton 4, Valencia Williamson 7.
MITCHELL GIRLS 74, OAKHAVEN 62: Junior Jasmine Cofield had 19 points and junior Tenier Mathis 16 to lead the Tigers past the Hawks, led by senior Lamonica Holmes’ 18 points.
Hillcrest (55) -- Tamirica Hunt 7, Terrica James 24, Ashley Jones 1, Chasity Richardson 11, Brittany Taylor 8, Octavia Wilson 4.
Washington (57) -- Jessica Brown 26, LaQarius Harris 7, Daria Hester 16, April Holman 2, Monique Ingram 6.
Hillcrest / 17 / 3 / 23 / 10 / 2 / -- / 55 /
Washington / 16 / 11 / 14 / 12 / 4 / -- / 57 /
Oakhaven (62) -- Jennifer Gross 15, LaMonica Holmes 18, Dyanndron Kinchelow 4, Sam Ruffin 5, Porsche Watkins 18, Christina Young 2.
Mitchell (74) -- Jasmine Cofield 19, Jasmine Gardner 8, Tiara Henderson 10, Katina Jones 2, Teneir Mathis 15, Monique McConnell 9, Anesha Morton 4, Valencia Williamson 7.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Bartlett vs Millington Region 7 Championship Listen Live
Bartlett and Millington will battle it out for the Region 7 championship in Jackson, TN at 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Liberty Tech High School.
How many points will Jasmine James score???
If you are unable to attend you can listen live by clicking here.
How many points will Jasmine James score???
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Watch Central vs Overton Rematch LIVE
Central and Overton will battle it out for the Region 8 Championship on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00pm at Wooddale High School.
If you can't make it to the game, you can watch it live by clicking here.
If you can't make it to the game, you can watch it live by clicking here.
Overton beats Melrose in rematch
Overton girls basketball coach Jamie Rosser has been honest with himself with regards to the coaching decisions he has made over the past couple of games.
Following Friday win against Fairley in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Region 8-AAA tournament, Rosser admitted that he was wrong for playing junior standout Jasmine Robinson out of position. And in Monday night’s semifinal game against Melrose, the second-year Overton coach admittedly called for the wrong defensive strategy against an undersized, but speedy Melrose squad.
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White Station (39) -- Casey Gregory 6, Megan Miles 6, Kaitlin Murphy 8, Chi Chi Okwumabua 13, Carnecia Williams 6.
Central (55) -- Jamila Ajanaku 10, Danielle Ballard 11, Erica Burgess 13, Jasmine Taylor 9, Aaliyah Whiteside 12.
White Station / 8 / 13 / 11 / 7 / -- / 39 /
Central / 12 / 15 / 16 / 12 / -- / 55 /
Melrose (51) -- Lawanda Clayborne 10, April Hall 13, Teneisha Lurry 13, Danielle Patterson 7, Kyeshia Vinson 6, Sherah Williams 2.
Overton (60) -- Crowder 7, Cronelia Fondren 4, Mitchell 4, Jasmine Robinson 18, Karisma Tyson 17, Orlandria Williams 10.
Melrose / 11 / 8 / 13 / 19 / -- / 51 /
Overton / 2 / 23 / 17 / 18 / -- / 60 /
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