ELIZABETHTOWN – Freshman Majuan McKoy poured in 22 points, and sophmore Pierce Melvin sank 2 clinching free throws as East Bladen’s jayvee boys edged Fairmont 48-47 Wednesday night in a non-conference basketball Endowment game.
Majuan McKoy made 6 of 7 free throws and dropped in a basket in the final quarter that began with East Bladen on top 32-25. Freshman Tayshaun Berkely threw in a pair of baskets, and sophmore Shy Pone added a bucket that kept the Eagles ahead 46-44 when Melvin was fouled with 10 seconds remaining.
Melvin sank 2 free throws to stretch the lead to 48-44 and enable the Eagles to withstand a Tornado 3-point basket with 2 seconds left.
Anthony Wooten finished with 8 points for the Eagles, and Pone followed with 7 points. Berkely totaled 6 points.
Majuan McKoy netted a basket and 2 free throws in the first quarter, and Wooten added a basket to keep the Eagles within 7-6. In the second period, Berkely and Wooten popped in a basket each, and Majuan McKoy hit 2 free throws as East Bladen pulled even 12-12 at the half.
Majuan McKoy lit up the scoreboard with a trio of baskets and 2 free throws to key a 20-13 third quarter surge that carried the Eagles to the 32-25 lead. Pone buried a 3-point shot and another basket in the period, and Wooten chipped in with 2 more baskets. Joshua McKoy added a basket, and Wilson Bolden made a free throw.
Coach Greg High’s Eagles improved to 9-4 with the win and will travel to Midway Friday night.
EAST BLADEN (48) – Shy Pone 7, Keshaun Davis, Joshua McKoy 2, Pierce Melvin 2, Jordan Robinson, Allen Owens, Anthony Wooten 8, Majuan McKoy 22, Wilson Bolden 1, Byron Bowen, Tayshaun Berkely 6, Joshua Wyatt, Greyson Heustess.
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