The Dillon Wildcats edged the 9-4 Marlboro County Bulldogs 59-57 in varsity basketball action played in Bennettsville on Friday, January 17.
Dillon held a 7-point lead after the first quarter of play, 18-11. Dillon committed 3 fouls while Marlboro County committed 5 fouls.
By halftime, the Bulldogs led by 1 point, 26-25. Marlboro County committed 2 fouls while Dillon committed 5 fouls.
After 3 quarters of play, Dillon trailed 33-36. Dillon committed only 1 foul while Marlboro County committed 5 fouls.
The Wildcats placed 28 points on the scoreboard, and Marlboro County placed 21 points onto the scoreboard. Each team committed 5 fouls in the fourth quarter.
Dillon’s Zamaurious Robertson lead all scorers with 21 points. He three 3-point baskets, two 2-point baskets, and 8 free throws. Jamarion Fling added 16 points to the scoreboard with seven 2-point baskets and 2 free throws. Jazier Walker had four 2-point baskets and a free throw for 9 points. Jacob Hunt had a 3-point basket and 2 free throws for 5 points. Ejan Green had two 2-point baskets for 4 points. Kyhiem Lester and Rahmond Hamilton each had a 2-point basket. Jafari Jones sank 2 free throws.
Marlboro County’s Isaiah Johnson three 3-point baskets and 2 free throws for 11 points. Will Jeffcoat had three 3-point baskets and a 2-point basket for 11 points. Tre Blakeney added five 2-point baskets for 10 points. Justin Purvis had two 2-point baskets, a 3-point basket, and 2 free throws for 9 points. Isiah Whitner had three 2-point baskets and a free throw for 7 points. Cedric Welsh had two 2-point baskets. Zahkari Parnell sank a 2-point basket. LaQuincy Leach and Jahdon Covington each sank 2 free throws.
Dillon is coached by Head Coach Bryan Grice and Assistant Coaches James McMillian and Stacy Smith.
Dennis McFatten is Marlboro County’s Head Coach
Dillon will host Waccamaw Tuesday, January 21.
Marlboro County will face Lee Central today, Saturday, January 18, at 1:00 p.m., at the King’s Klassic MLK Showcase.
On Tuesday, January 21, Marlboro County will host Loris at 7:30 p.m.
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Dillon Wildcats Edge Marlboro County Bulldogs 59-57
