03/29/2024
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East Bladen High SchoolFAIRMONT – Donevin Keith banked in a 3-point shot that beat the buzzer and lifted East Bladen to a 38-35 Three Rivers Conference jayvee boys basketball victory over Fairmont.

The Tornadoes took a 25-22 lead into the final period, but Jacob Priest, Rasean McKoy and Zach Meares bombed in 3-point shots, and Keith and Priest dropped in baskets to pull the Eagles even at 35-35.

McKoy topped the Eagle scoring list with 12 points, and Mahki Cromartie tossed in 9 points. Priest pumped in 8 points, and Keith finished with 6 points.

Cromartie, Priest and McKoy netted baskets, and McKoy sank a free throw to keep East within 8-7 at the first quarter break. McKoy muscled in 2 more baskets and hit a free throw in the second period. Two Cromartie free throws and one by Keith put East Bladen ahead 15-11 at halftime.

Cromartie drained a 3-point shot and another basket, and Priest and McKoy hit free throws for East Bladen in the third quarter.

The Eagles improved to 3-1 in league play and will host West Columbus Wednesday night.

East Bladen  7  8    7  16 – 38
Fairmont       8  3  14  10 – 35

EAST BLADEN (38) – Charles Brown, Jacob Priest 8, A’Tayveous Ward, Rasean McKoy 12, Zach Meares 3, Donevin Keith 6, Mahki Cromartie 9,

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