In a wild day of HS basketball, here were the results and headlines from yesterday's action on and off the field.
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| Dee Alexander, McDonalds All-American |
(GIRLS REGIONALS)
PURCELL STOPS CHAMINADE BEHIND ALL AMERICAN DEE ALEXANDER
The Purcell Marian girls squad was able to stay on course for a 4th straight OHSAA State title with a powerful win over the Chaminade Julienne Eagles 60-38.
In the first half, Chaminade went toe to toe, led by Senior guard Ti'yah Parker.
It was 15-12 after the first quarter, and 32-23 at the half. Parker would lead the Eagles in scoring with 13 and showed she and the Eagles could play with the best in the country.
The defense of Chaminade was frustrating the nationally ranked Purcell team.
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But a devastating run in the 2nd half by Purcell ended the Eagles hopes of reaching a regional final.
Dee Alexander, a serious candidate for National Player of the Year, had 32 points and 16 rebounds, and after a little bit of a teaching moment, was on full throttle in the 2nd half.
While Purcell struggled to shoot from outside, it was Alexander who put the squad on her powerful shoulders and carried them on offense.
While the offense was consistent all game, it was her defense that got the coaching staff - and her team- going in the second half.
While most coaches have a way of dealing with superstars, Purcell head coach Jamar Mosley holds each of his girls accountable.
Especially on the defensive end.
There was a moment when coach lit a fire into Alexander, and she took the heat.
In the 2nd half she came out and absolutely dominated the game defensively, along with the twins, shutting down the Eagles free-flowing offense.
With the win Purcell now advances to their 4th consecutive regional final appearance. They will face Badin, who defeated Carroll. They have won 7 consecutive District Titles.
Despite the loss, Chaminade has some top talent coming back and Coach Allen and his staff realizes they achieved some great feats this year.
"It was a good year for us, as we were able to accomplish some great things this year. I'm proud of this team."
Allen would state after the game.
ALTER ROLLS TO ANOTHER REGIONAL FINAL
The Alter Lady Knights are one win away from their 2nd State Semifinal appearance in 3 years, as they handled Indian Hill by a score of 49-27.
Led by the dynamic duo of Maddie Moody & Da'Shai Shepard, combined with the solid play of Izzie Arcuri and Sarah Brand, the Knights have hit their stride and are looking like the team we thought they would be.
The arrival of Shepard has been a welcomed addition, giving them the 1-2 punch that hasn't been stopped in the last few weeks.
Alter will play McNicholas for a chance at a OHSAA State berth Saturday (Butler HS, 7pm).
These teams played twice and Alter won the first one (57-53) while McNicholas won the 2nd meeting (56-53).
CARROLL FALLS TO BADIN
The Carroll Lady Patriots, who were the top seed in the Region, fell to Badin in a close game. Carroll had defeated Badin twice this season, but couldn't do it for a third time.
Despite the loss, the Lady Patriots had another banner season, winning the GCL regular season.
Badin has been one of the hottest teams in February, and now they have another shot at a State semifinal berth.
Badin will face Purcell Marian in the Regional finals at Lakota East (2pm ET).
DPS ATHLETICS BLOCKS DECA; DUNBAR RULED INELIGIBLE FOR PLAYING SUSPENDED DECA PLAYER
The Dunbar Wolverines have been eliminated from the OHSAA Tournament due to playing a suspended player.
As a result, DPS has taken away DECA opportunities to play sports with Dayton Public Schools Athletics teams until further notice.
DECA is a trade school located in downtown Dayton. It has been a platform for the youth to go to for decades.
Because it is a accredited charter style school, student athletes can go there any play at different schools throughout the area.
The reports are that a player played in the 1st game of the OHSAA tournament after he was suspended.
The kid played less than a minute of game time.
He then self-reported, which resulted in a automatic forfeiture of the game.
DPS, as a result, has ended ties with DECA for now, in which DECA has responded.
DECA has fired back, saying that what DPS is doing is illegal.
Check out the letter sent from DECA below:
Stay tuned for more details in a sad issue that is mounting up day by day as more information comes out.
(BOYS DISTRICTS)
STIVERS DEFEATS CARLISLE, MOVES TO DISTRICT FINALS
The Stivers Tigers were able to handle the Carlisle Indians by a score of 59-49.
With the win the Tigers now are one win away from a District title. A good offensive game by the Tigers starters provided most of the fuel.
Shaun Burgan provided the fuel inside, while Gavin Wright and provided the leadership on the perimeter.
The new defensive strategy has helped elevate the team to another level.
They will battle Summit County Day on Friday night. The exact time and location is yet to be determined.
Coach Bobby Porter is thrilled to see his team playing in a District Title game.
CENTERVILLE STOP SPRINGFIELD BID FOR 3RD STRAIGHT WIN, OUSTS CATS
The Centerville Elks used a good offensive night to propel them to a win against Springfield in OHSAA 1st Round action.
Springfield was cold in the early stages of the 1st half, and senior star guard Eli Greenberg did the damage with 23 points in the win.
With the win the Elks will move on to play the winner of the West Clermont - Lakota East battle.
TROTWOOD ANNIHILATES PIQUA
The Trotwood Rams took no prisoners in the game after watching the Pirates fall in the 4th quarter against Piqua.
The top seed in the bracket jumped out to a 51-3 halftime lead en route to a easy win.
It was acknowledged that assistant coach and former Trotwood Ram Andre Yates was selected as the Assistant coach of the year.
BELLBROOK RALLIES LATE, HOLDS OFF WEST CARROLLTON
The Bellbrook Eagles fell early to a tough West Carrollton team, then used a huge rally in the later portion of the 3rd quarter to setup a huge comeback and win in 2nd round OHSAA play.
West Carrollton rode the big men and was up 10 late in the 3rd quarter.
Bellbrook was able to get hot in the 2nd half and hold the big men to low numbers as the #7 seed gets the win.
OHSAA Games tonight
Girls
Fairmont vs Princeton (Fairfield) 5pm
Walnut Hills vs Mt Notre Dame (Fairfield) 6:30pm
Springboro VS Central (Fairborn) 7pm ET
Versailles vs Brookeville (Lakota East) 6pm
Waynesville vs Central (Lakota East) 7:30pm
Newark Catholic vs Anna (Springfield) 5:30pm
Northwest 5 vs Arcanum (Springfield) 7:30
Ft Laramie vs Central 2 (Butler) 6pm
Legacy Christian vs Mississinawa Valley (Butler) 7:30pm
Boys
Butler vs Chaminade (Centerville) 6pm
Tippecanoe vs Franklin (Centerville) 7:30pm
Badin vs McNicholas (Princeton) 6pm
Northwest vs Turpin (Princeton) 7:30pm
Thurgood Marshall vs Alter (Xenia) 6pm ET
Oakwood vs Bellfountaine (Xenia) 7:30pm
Fenwick vs Taft (Monroe) 6pm
Eaton vs Northridge (Sidney) 6pm
Brookeville vs Urbana (Sidney) 8pm
Miami Valley vs Anna (Troy) 8pm
Russia vs Bradford (Piqua) 7pm
