Sunday, January 28, 2018

Chester Clippers Boys Basketball sweeps their home stand



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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