NE Regional: Crossville 76, Glencoe 65
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JACKSONVILE — Glencoe’s Jay Whorton had a strong nitht with a game-high 26 points and a 7-for-8 performance behind the 3-point line. However, his efforts weren’t nearly enough to upset second-ranked Crossville.
The victory by Crossville sets up a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown for the Class 3A regional final. The Lions will take on Madison Academy, a 79-58 winner over Weaver, on Saturday at 10:40 a.m. The Lions (31-2) put four players in double figures led by Mick Hedgepath’s 18 points; He also had 12 rebounds. Michael West, Jasen Jonus and Jarret Williamson all added 13 points. Aside from Whorton’s game-high, Jeremy Patton, who had 15 points, was the only other player from Glencoe (18-12) in double figures. Glencoe actually led for a majority of the first quarter, but a 3-pointer by Jonus with 2:59 remaining in the half gave Crossville its first lead at 10-9. That was the beginning of a 14-1 run that gave the Lions the control of the game, which they never gave up. Crossville took its lead to as many as 17 points in the second quarter and then 19 in the final quarter to roll to the win. |
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