WEST CARROLLTON DEFEAT GREEN WAVE AS PARKER WINS 100TH GAME AS PIRATES HEAD COACH

 WEST CARROLLTON DEFEATS GREEN WAVE AS PARKER WINS 100TH GAME AS PIRATES HEAD COACH 

Anthony Parker, one of the most consistent and decorated coaches in the Miami Valley for the last decade, reached a major milestone after defeating Greenville HS last night. 

Not only did Parker and the West Carrollton Pirates stay in contention for a Miami Valley League title, but Parker also did something nobody in the program has ever done:

Reach 100 wins faster than any coach in Pirates history. 

The Pirates would win, staying on pace with Stebbins as they clash on Friday night for the MVL Division title. The Pirates are 13-4 & 15-5 overall while Stebbins is 11-5 in the conference. 

When asked about the feat, Parker responded.

"It's a great honor, and I'm privileged to be working with a great program. I never count them, until you start to get close to 100. 

There are a lot of people who never make it this long, so I'm thankful about that. I want to thank my family, my friends, my supporters, and the West Carrollton organization." 

Parker has been with the Pirates for eight years now, so he's averaging 13-14 wins per season. He already has 15 this year and counting.

If you take out season one at West Carrollton (6-16), Parker is averaging 15 wins per season.

Congratulations to Parker and the Pirates as they continue to climb the ladder of program changers and elite coaches in the Miami Valley.

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HUGE REMATCH SET FOR TONIGHT AS EAGLES TAKE 8-GAME WINNING STREAK TO EDISON STATE; WHAT ARE KEYS TO VICTORY FOR BOTH TEAMS?

 HUGE REMATCH SET FOR TONIGHT AS EAGLES TAKE 8-GAME WINNING STREAK TO EDISON STATE;

 WHAT ARE KEYS TO VICTORY FOR BOTH TEAMS?

By Deon Cash 

In a OCCAC season filled with drama, its only fitting that two local teams fight for a chance to sit near the top of the standings tonight.

Clark State (16-7, 8-3) will head to Edison State (14-7, 8-2) tonight as the two rival teams go at it. The game is slated for 7:30, following the girls game at 5:30. 

Here's what we know about both teams:

CLARK STATE (16-7, 8-3) 

The Eagles have amassed not one, but two 8-game winning streaks in Coach Alstork 3rd season as head coach, which is a school record.   

They were probably the best team in the OCCAC until the favorite for Player of the Year (Brandon Cromer) was ruled ineligible, and a couple other players were casualties to injuries for a portion of the year. 

Guard Nnamdi Ajaezu (6'3, 210) has had a All-America type season, and leads arguably the toughest defensive guard group in the country. 

Combo guards Jaden Dunn & Tabias Thompson have stepped up and filled some key roles while Trevor Platten a 6'5 wing has become one of the top 3-point snipers in all of JUCO. Dumaka Azajezu has also had some big games for the Eagles.

Sophomore G-F Brandon Miller (6'4, 220) has stepped up into a bigger role, and is the unquestioned leader vocally on & off the court. His leadership has been crucial to the 8-game winning streak the team is on.

Coach Alstork has gotten good play from his bigs, lead by former Fairborn Skyhawk F-C Julius Pullen of late. Isaiah Richardson, a combo forward with dynamic athleticism and a big time skill set, has stepped up, and is showing he is D-1 caliber. With an elite coaching staff, the Eagles are a Top 20 team in the country and are top 5 in team scoring (95ppg) and steals on the season.

EDISON STATE  (14-7, 8-2) 

The Chargers have been elite all season, lead by their trio of hoopers in Dunbar grad Darien Leslie (17.0), Wayne Grad Malcolm Curry (17.7), and G- F Frank Latham (14.5).  That trio combines for nearly 50 points per night. 

 All 3 are D-1 prospects and are one of the most explosive trios in the country.

They nearly defeated a Top 5 team earlier, as it came down to the wire. 

Add guard Cashawn Ingram and you have a excellent mix of guards, not to mention top tier freshman A'zon Steele to boot. 

In the front court the Chargers are leaning on bigs Sir Cox (6'10) and Chylan Ingram (6'7). Both of these guys gave been playing better and boast D-1 potential. 

 With G- F Kelvin Cotton-Cash (6'6) finding his rhythm, the Chargers are stacked with height in the paint. Latham also gets in the trenches and rebounds inside. 

LAST MEETING WENT THE EAGLES WAY 

The Chargers jumped out to a huge lead, only to be walked down by the upstart Eagles, as they came back to win with a gritty defensive stand in the 2nd half to pull off a incredible win.

Coach Alstork has had success against Edison State, but also knows that the Chargers are a top team and cannot be played with.

"They have a tough squad. They have some really good players. They are playing at a high level. We will be ready for the challenge." Alstork stated.

The winner of this game will have sole possession 2nd place in the OCCAC.  Both teams will face Lakeland one more time this season. Lakeland is 9-1 and is atop the conference. 

Expect a all-out intense performance  tonight as both programs know what's on the line. 

The rivalry resumes at 5:30 with the girls, while the boys follow.

EDISON STATE GIRLS LOOK TO STAY IN FIRST PLACE VS CLARK STATE 

The Edison State girls will try to continue their winning ways tonight against the Eagles, who are trying to find a rhythm this season, which has been hard.

 Despite a tough loss to Hocking, look for a intense game tonight in this rivalry game as Clark State and Edison State battle. 

Here's the standings for the ladies. 

Edison State won the last game in Springfield earlier in the season. 

The game is slated for 5:30 tonight at Edison State Gymnasium.

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Eagles Look to Make it 7 Straight in Home Game vs Loraine

 Eagles Look to Make it 7 Straight in Home Game vs Loraine 

With a Win, the Eagles Could Sit in 2nd Place After Today

The Clark State Eagles look to make it 7 straight wins as they face Loraine in a OCCAC battle today at Clark State. 

The Eagles mens team is 1/2 game out of 2nd place, and with a single win from its rival, could turn a rivalry game into much more.

While the Eagles play Loraine today, the Edison State Chargers play Lakeland at home today.

If Edison State wins, it sets up the matchup next week for a even bigger stage in Piqua.

There are currently 5 teams vying for 3 spots to get to the Tournament.  

Regardless, the Eagles are focused on the task at hand, which is staying as hot as possible. 

"Winning today is the only thing we are thinking about." Coach Alstork stated. 

"There is no reason to be thinking too far ahead. We have to stay focused." 

The Eagles play at 11 today and will be followed by the women's game at 1pm. 

Clark State Handles Business After Layoff; Moves Win Streak to 4; Readies for Wittenberg Tonight

Clark State Handles Business After Layoff; Moves Win Streak to 4 as Richardson, Ajaezu Shine

Readies for Wittenberg Tonight

 The Clark State men's team took a week off due to bad weather, but found their rhythm to defeat  Bryant-Stratton and look to continue the winning streak tonight. 

After a close game in the first portion of the 1st half, the Eagles found a groove heading into halftime, and took a 38-29 lead. 

In the 2nd half the game would stay a 10-15 point advantage for Clark State, until the final 7 minutes of the game, where the Eagles just wore down Bryant-Stratton and went on a huge game closing run to win easily 93-69. 

Clark State is in the top 5 in the country in scoring average in junior college. 

The Eagles were lead by rising two-way forward Isaiah Richardson, who dropped 19 points with 11 rebounds and was a force all night. 

Richardson, a 6'7 combo forward, is a legitimate D-1 prsopect. 

The Eagles had four players in double figures as All-America candidate Nnamdi Ajaezu (18 pts, 12 reb), sharpshooter Trevor Platton (12 pts, 4 3's), and point guard Jaden Dunn (14 pts) all did work. 

"We looked rusty, but we were able to shake off the rust and get going like we need to." Coach Alstork stated. 

The Eagles now sit at 7-3 in the OCCAC as they prep for Wittenberg tonight, Wright Patt Tuesday, and then another conference game vs Lorain on Saturday before a non conference game and then the final 3 game stretch of Edison State, Lakeland and Cuyahoga to end the season. 

"We have to get back to playing our best ball. Now is the time." Coach Alstork stated. 

Bryant-Stratton had a former Northmont and West Carrollton hooper in the starting lineup in sophomore guard Remi Gilmore.

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