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Photos by Kenneth Armstrong
DUBLIN – A. J. Baldwin scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter as Cape Fear held on for an 84-77 non-conference boys basketball victory over East Bladen Wednesday night.
The Colts raced to an early 21-17 first quarter lead as Montell Moore pumped in 9 of his 15 points in the period, and teammate Chris George bombed in a pair of 3-point shots.
Senior Eian Hines dropped in 4 first period baskets and a free throw for East Bladen. Seniors Demetrius Wooten and Denzel Johnson drained 3-point shots in the quarter for the Eagles.
The Colts racked up four 3-point baskets in the second quarter, and Baldwin tallied 8 points as Cape Fear built a 46-34 halftime lead. Demetrius Wooten buried a pair of 3-point shots, and Eian Hines popped in a trio of baskets in the period.
The Eagles lit up the scoreboard with 27 points in the third quarter. Demetrius Wooten blistered the nets with a trio of 3-point baskets to score 12 points in the period.
Johnson drained a pair of 3-point shots, and sophmore Adonis Avery nailed one 3-point basket. Eian Hines tossed in 2 baskets as East Bladen sliced the Colt lead to 63-61.
Eian Hines tossed in a trio of baskets in the final quarter and finished with 25 points for the Eagles. Demetrius Wooten added 2 more baskets to also total 25 points and share scoring honors with Eian Hines. Xavier Wooten and Johnson totaled 11 points each for the Eagles.
Assistant Coach Chuck Heustess coached the Eagles Wednesday night as Coach Kenzil McCall had to attend a mandatory job-related workshop.
“Although we couldn’t keep stats, Eian (Hines) had to have a 20-20 night in points and rebounds,” said Coach Heustess. “Xavier did a great job boxing out their big men to allow others to rebound. Demetrius and Denzel shot extremely well.”
“We passed the ball great,” continued Heustess. “Cape Fear is very athletic with their whole team together. We made a lot of progress on both ends tonight. Hopefully we can build on it.”
Myron Williams followed Baldwin with 21 points for the Colts. George finished with 16 points, and Moore added 15 points.
East Bladen will host Union Friday night in a Four County Conference game.
EAST BLADEN (77) – Demarius McArthur, Demetrius Wooten 25, Eian Hines 25, Ethan Hines, Xavier Wooten 11, Sadrique Ingram, Denzel Johnson 11, Aaron Laforte, Adonis Avery 5, Deondre Harris, Joshua McKoy, Jordan Payton.
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