Brookhaven Tournament Recap
By: BRETT RUTLAND, DAILY LEADER
By: BRETT RUTLAND, DAILY LEADER
Brookhaven Academy disposed of Copiah Academy in Monday night's semifinals. The Lady Cougars cruised to a 60-30 triumph and the Cougars roared to a 73-29 victory.
The Lady Cougars (12-4) placed 4 players in double digits, led by Terah Winborne's 13 points. Marion Allen pumped in 12 points, and Nicole Smith and Anna Katelyn Mangold 10 apiece.
On the backboards, Winborne's 5 rebounds led BA. She also head 4 steals. Smith dished out 4 assists and made 5 steals as Coach Barry Gray's girls cruised to a 35-16 halftime lead. The Lady Colonels (7-10), plagued by 24 turnovers, got 11 points from Brooke Wilson. Katie Vanlandingham and Amanda Pyron each had 5 rebounds.
The Cougars (11-3), coached by Dale Watts, raced to a 43-14 halftime lead. They were paced by Jake Reed's 15 points. Josh Winborne added 11 points and Jeremy Foster and Sam Furr 10 apiece. On the backboards, Furr grabbed 7 rebounds and Foster 6. Sidney Chaffin had 5 steals. The Colonels got a game-high 17 points from Dennis Harper. Ben Boone and Caleb Stewart each grabbed 7 rebounds.
Oak Forest Wins
Oak Forest's girls reached the title game with a 54-41 semifinals victory over Marshall. The Lady Jackets were paced by Lindsey Oliver's 16 points, followed by Brittany Roy with 12 and Lauren Brumfield with 9. Marshall got 20 points form Traci Rodgers and 11 from Callie Clanton.
Trinity Romps
Trinity roared to a 62-35 trouncing of Marshall, sparked by Andrew Johson's 16 points. Brandon Daggs tossed in 11 points and Giovanni Dent 10. Ten points by Caleb Byrd and 9 by Jake Omedeo led Marshall in scoring.
Consolation Action
In girls consolation games, Silliman beat Amite School Center 57-39, led by Holly Costello's 19 points., Sydney Sones chipped in 13 points. Twelve points by Melanie Reed led ASC in scoring.
In losers bracket boys action
Silliman swamped ASC 67-24, paced by Cody Donze's 23 points. Florian Doeinck netted 12 points. Eight points each by Jason Duck and Lucas Felder led the ASC Rebels.
