DUNN – Freshman Jordan Robinson bombed in a pair of 3-point baskets in the fourth quarter as East Bladen’s jayvee boys outscored Midway 19-14 to claim a 59-54 Four County Conference victory Friday night.
Robinson added a free throw, and freshman teammate Majuan McKoy tossed in a basket and 3 free throws in the period. Sophmore Pierce Melvin netted a basket and a free throws as the Eagles pulled away from a 40-40 deadlock.
Robinson topped the Eagle scoring with 17 points, and Majuan McKoy finished with 16 points. Anthony Wooten followed with 7 points, and center Robbie Cooley finished with 5 points.
Midway jumped in front 16-12 in the first quarter. Robinson drained a pair of 3-point baskets, and Robinson, Majuan McKoy and Keshaun Davis threw in a basket each to keep the Eagles close.
Joshua McKoy dropped in a pair of baskets in the second period, and sophmore Greyson Heustess drilled a 3-point shot for East. Cooley and Majuan McKoy both worked the paint for a basket and a free throw each. Davis and Wooten added baskets as the Eagles edged in front 29-28 at halftime.
Majuan McKoy threw in a trio of baskets in the third quarter, Wooten made 3 free throws, and Robinson scored a basket but Midway pulled even at 40-40.
Coach Greg High’s Eagles improved to 5-2 in the Four County and 10-4 overall. East Bladen will travel to Clinton Wednesday night.
EAST BLADEN (59) – Shy Pone, Keshaun Davis 4, Joshua McKoy 4, Pierce Melvin 3, Jordan Robinson 17, Allen Owens, Anthony Wooten 7, Majuan McKoy 16, Robbie Cooley 5, Wilson Bolden, Tayshaun Berkely, Joshua Wyatt, Greyson Heustess 3.
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