Central vs Overton City Championship Report - January 19, 2009

WOW!

This was a very exciting game to experience.. And what an experience it was. The gym was packed with fans, players and college coaches.

The game started with a block by Overton's Charisma Tyson. Then the nerves and excitement of both teams were displayed with several unforced turn overs. The game was tied 4 up until Central broke it open with a 10-0 run. With 17 seconds remaining in the 1st quarter, Cortrice "Big Baby" Golden had an 'And 1' situation to end the quarter with a score of 14-7.

Overton went on a run of their own in the second quarter, outscoring Central 18-9. During the run Overton had some key steals and three pointers by Orlandria Williams and Cornelia Fondren. Overton took the lead into half time 25-23.

Both teams came out of half time committing consecutive turnovers. Then Overton continued their momentum into a 9 point lead. That's when Diaper Dandy Danielle Ballard took over for Central. She was rebounding, creating situations with assists, scoring and stealing the ball. At the end of the third quarter Central was down only two points 45-43.

The fourth quarter was a dog fight, a battle of heart and will. Central reclaimed the lead and within the 2 minute mark they began the INFAMOUS MEMPHIS STALL. Overton was forced to foul and Central connected. Erica Burgess was 4 for 5 from the line and Jamila Ajanaku was 2 for 2. Central won 65-59.

The player of the game was Jasmine Taylor with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals. Central also got 17 points form Aaliyah Whiteside and 15 points, 10 rebounds, 5 steals and 1 block from Danielle Ballard.

Overton was lead by Jasmine Robinson with 21 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals; Orlandria Williams 13 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, and Charisma Tyson 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 block