Report by Terry Thomas
Chester
- 69, Wm. Penn York - 65
Chester (13-4) rebounded from their loss on Thursday
with a 69-65 victory over the host William Penn York Bearcats. Sophomore
Michael 'Man-Man' Smith showed why he carries the nickname with a game high 19
points and tying his young career high of 6 assist to led the way for the
Clippers. Senior big man Jordan Camper proved too much for the Bearcats with a
double-double of 18 points and he also tied a career high with 10 blocked
shots. Senior forward Jamar Sudan added another double-double for the season
with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Completing the double figure scoring for the
Clippers was senior shooting guard who finished with 13 points and a career
high 5 assists. The team continued its unselfish play with 14 assists on 21
made baskets. After a two hour plus bus ride coupled with the energized
Bearcats the Clippers found themselves trailing 13-18 in the first quarter
despite 6 points from Camper. Jayden Iturmendi led York with 11 of his team
high 19 points. The Clippers seemed to get their feet under them in the
second quarter both offensively and defensively. First by holding Iturmendi
scoreless and limiting the Bearcats to just 8 points and then by connecting
long distance with four treys enroute to a 17 point quarter which allowed
Chester to hold a 30-26 lead at halftime. Smith connected on two treys while
Carter and Sudan each contributed 5 point and a trey apiece. The Bearcats
regain their shooting touch in the 3rd quarter but 6 for 6 free throw shooting
and a combined 19 points from Smith, Carter and Camper allow the Clippers to
remain on top 49-46 at the end of the quarter. The Bearcats long range shooting
came into play in the final quarter which allowed them to stay close but when
they needed a basket down the stretch Camper was in the lane to reject their
shots. He accounted for three blocked shots in the final minute and a half. The
Clippers stayed hot at the free throw line connecting on 11 of 14 fourth
quarter attempts to seal the victory. Sudan led the Clippers in the 4th with 9
points followed by Camper with 6 and Smith 's 4 including his career high 4th
of the game.
Chester will return to the Clip Joint for
League play on Tuesday,
January 31st when the Interboro Bucs visit 9th & Barclay.