Bre Singleton's #ATLJAM Saturday notebook
15 AND UNDER
Jacksonville Magic 72, VA Havoc 37
In an early 8am game, VA Havoc came out strong but the Magic didn't take long to wake up. Rebounding was crucial for Jacksonville but balanced scoring is what got it done. Three players ended up in double figures: Shemar Melton (14), Kent Gerard (10), and Timothy Grant (11).
Warner Robbins All-Stars 47, Chattanooga Elite 45
With a ten point halftime lead and a little scoring from everyone, Chattanooga Elite seemed to be in control from the start. However, Warner Robbins switched defenses, which fueled their comeback. Undersized PF Horace Johnson put up 15 points to get the All-Stars back in it. Chattanooga Elite were up three with two minutes to play but failed to score from that point forward.
Cherokee Spurs 64, Jacksonville Magic 63
Nicholas Lee hit a huge game-winning three from deep in the left corner for the Cherokee Spurs. Jacksonville couldn't come up with one more stop but managed to get 13 points each from Lenzy Hancock and Anthony Young. The Spurs had two of their own in double figures. Donovan Shipp put up 17 and so did Jacksen Greco, who hit 4 threes. Late turnovers caused by a 2-2-1 press eventually cost the Magic the game.
EOTO 64, Team Power 14U 58
Josh Graham hit 6 threes for Team Power but it wasn't enough to beat the bigger, stronger EOTO. B.J. Marable had his way in the paint, putting up 22 points and snatching several rebounds. Javontè Thomas added 14 points in the second half to put EOTO over the top.
14 AND UNDER
Team Manimal 56, Below the Rim 23
Team Manimal out of Kentucky won big with a balanced attack. An aggressive 2-2-1 press/trap forced Below the Rim to cough the ball up and led to easy buckets for Team Manimal. The biggest Player on the court by far was 6 foot 10 C Trey James. He affected shots all over the floor, finishing with 7 blocks and 15 rebounds. Isaiah May and Spencer Baird both put up 11 points finishing with hi to help stretch the lead.
RSD White 42, Skillset Vipers 40
Griffin Burke, a shifty PG for RSD White hit three 3s on his way to 11 points in this tight game with Skillset Vipers. Shane Freeman also played a huge role in the win, being a force on the backboard and adding 10 points of his own. The Vipers had a chance to win it at the end but were rejected at the rim.
RSD Red 54, Warner Robbins All-Stars 49
Konata Werts made his presence felt, putting up an aggressive 20pts on a scrappy Warner Robbins team. John Windley showed off his high basketball IQ, making all the right plays and adding 10 points. Andrew Grane III had another stellar game in a losing effort, managing 15 points.