By Terry Thomas
Chester's
(1-4) uneven play against the Coatesville Red Raiders (5-3) to
hand the Clippers a 68-46 defeat on the campus of
Philadelphia University in the Pete/Jameer Nelson Holiday Classic. The Clippers
didn't get their offense started in the first quarter allowing the Red Raiders
to pull away 14-4. Senior Brian Randolph III ignited the Clippers in the second
quarter with 7 of his 11 points and fellow senior Isaiah
Schmidt came off the bench to drop in 4 of his 9 points as Chester closed the
gap at intermission. Chester - 19, Coatesville - 27. The Clippers offensive and
defensive shortfalls returned in the third quarter scoring just 8 points but
allowing their opponents 18 points. The Clippers were now in a 17 point hole
entering the final quarter. Chester - 27, Coatesville - 44. Seven Clippers
found their way into the scoring column in the final period led by junior Michael
Smith with 7 of his team high 12 points but it wasn't enough to offset
Coatesville's surge of 24 points. Sophomore Rahmee Gilbert joined Schmidt with
points in the final quarter. Randolph and senior Timothy Johnston added 2
points apiece and Sophomore Malik Langley and senior Kylair Blackston each
connected on 1 of 2 free throws.
The
Clippers inaccuracy at the foul line in the second half connecting on just 7 of
17 free throws provided the opportunity for the Red Raiders to pull off the
lopsided victory.
Gilbert
and Johnston each finished with 5 points on the night and Rahnel Sparks
completed Chester's scoring with two points in the second quarter.
The
Clippers return to action tonight, Saturday, December 30th when they take on the
defending District-1 Champion Penncrest Lions. The game will be the nightcap of
the Pete/Jameer Nelson Holiday Classic on the campus of Widener University.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.
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