By Terry Thomas
Brian
Randolph III erupted for 11 first quarter points in leading Chester (12-5) to a
60-56 overtime victory over the visiting William Penn York Bearcats. With the
win, the Clippers held home court in their last four games and extended their
winning streak to eleven (11) games. Michael Smith followed closely with 10 1st
quarter points including three treys. Rahmee Gilbert added two points and the
Clippers led after one, 23-7. While the Clippers went cold in the second
quarter with their only field goals coming from Randolph and an old-fashioned
three point play from Javan Graham, the Bearcats caught fire producing 20
points. The Clipper did manage to hit 6 of 8 free throws which allowed them to
hold a 33-27 lead at the intermission. Chester went frigid in the 3rd quarter
where their offense only produced 8 shot attempts. Gilbert produced three
points and Randolph along with Kylair Blackston contributed 2 points apiece
which enable the Clippers to force a tie at 40 points to close the quarter. The
teams exchanged leads seven times throughout the 4th quarter before a
Randolph jumper tied the score at 51 with 1:54 remaining. After a turnover by the Bearcats, the
Clippers failed to win in regulation when Smith's mid-range jumper rimmed out.
After winning the tap in overtime, the Bearcats converted and took the early
lead. After Timothy Johnston and Randolph hit 1 of 2 free throws, the game was
tied at 53 with 2:06
remaining. Randolph rebounded York's next shot and Smith gave Chester the lead
for good 54-53 with 1:38
remaining. A steal and a bucket by Randolph sandwiched between four free throws
from Smith would produce the final points in the game.
Brian
Randolph III would finish the game high 24 points that matched his career high.
Michael Smith joined him in double figures with 17 points. Isaiah Schmidt and
Rahmee Gilbert each contributed 5 points and Timothy Johnston, Javan Graham and
Kylair Blackston finished with 4, 3 and 2 points respectively. Returning to the
starting lineup, Johnston also finished with a team high 8 rebounds.
Chester
will return to league action on Tuesday, January 30th when they travel to Glenolden to
take on the Interboro Bucs. The JV will tipoff at 6:00 pm with the Varsity
to follow.
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