The Latta Vikings advanced to the next round of the playoffs with an 80-54 win over Branchville on Saturday, February 21.
Latta led 20-10 over Branchville after the first quarter of play. At halftime, Latta held a 17-point lead, 39-22. After 3 quarters of play, Latta was up 66-36. The Vikings added 14 points to the scoreboard in the final quarter, and Branchville added 18 point to the scoreboard.
Latta’s Isaiah McRae led the Vikings with 22 points. Shayon McGruder and Joemaurie Galloway each placed 15 points onto the scoreboard. J P Bley connected for 9 points, and Xy’mari Bethea had 8 points. #14 had 3 points. Adrian McDonald, Landon Waugh, Dezmond Bethea, and Kayden Rogers each had 2 points.
Latta’s Xy’mari Bethea had 5 offensive rebounds and 7 defensive rebounds. Isaiah McRae had 10 defensive rebounds and 1 offensive rebound. Adrian McDonald had 5 defensive rebounds. D. Bethea had 4 defensive rebounds. Anthony Williams, Shayon McGruder, and J. Galloway each had 2 defensive rebounds. Kayden Rogers had an offensive rebound, and Crishawn Kollock had a defensive rebound.
The Vikings’ S. McGruder had 7 assists while Joemaurie Galloway had 5 assists. Adrian McDonald had 4 assists. Anthony Williams, J P Bley, Xy’mari Bethea, Landon Waugh, Isaiah McRae, and #14 each had an assist.
Latta is 18-5 overall and 9-3 in region 6 A.
Latta’s Head Coach is Christopher Page. He is assisted by Malcolm Short and Clinton Brown.
Branchville is 16-10 overall and 4-5 in region play.
Carvers Bay is 23-4 overall and 12-0 in region play.
Jeff Mezzatesta is Carvers Bay’s head coach. He is assisted by Eric Morton, Arnold Parson, Brandon Brown, and Byron Wigfall.
Latta will travel to Carvers Bay on Tuesday, February 24, for a 7:00 p.m. game.
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Latta Wins 80-54 Win Over Branchville
