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Patriots-Cards split games

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Round two of a new Marshall County public school versus private school clash went to the Marshall Academy girls and the Potts Camp boys.

The two schools tipped off the series one year ago with opposite results – the Potts Camp girls and the Marshall boys winning.

“It was great to keep this rivalry going, and I would love to add five or more public school games next season,” said Craig Dailey, head coach at Marshall.

Girls game

This time around two standout players took center stage in the matchup between the Lady Patriots and the Lady Cardinals.

Traci Rodgers blistered the nets with a game-high 29 points in MA’s 47-44 win. Kenyotta Jenkins had 23 in Potts Camp’s loss.

“Fans saw two of the best girls players in the state,” Coach Dailey said.

“Emily (Burk) and Callie (Clanton) did an excellent job of slowing Kenyotta down, and that shows a lot when 23 points is slowing her down.”

Tana Miller, head coach of the Lady Cardinals said, “Traci was on fire. She shot the lights out.

“We double-teamed her in the third and fourth quarters, but we couldn’t pull it off.”

Potts Camp shot just 31 percent from the field.

The Lady Cards’ Ashton Gandy hit a three with 10 seconds left to cut the deficit to one but MA sealed the deal on two free throws from Burk.

MA led 23-22 at the half.

The Lady Patriots improved to 14-4 on the season, while the Lady Cardinals went to 10-7 overall.

“Kelsey (Shaw) and Callie (Clanton) both hit some big shots during the second half to get us over the hump, and Emily had some clutch free throws. Molly (West) and Regan (Murphy) did yeomen’s work on the defensive end, supplying Callie a lot of help in the second half on Kenyotta.

“It was another great public versus private battle. It’s great to see these players competing.”

MA-Potts Camp boys

The Potts Camp Cardinals won their fourth straight as they pulled away from Marshall in the fourth for the 64-46 victory.

“I was proud of the toughness we showed,” said Brian Smith, coach of the Cards. “Marshall was a scrappy bunch, but I think we sort of wore them down with our pressure.”

Terry Crane poured in 20 points for Potts Camp.

“Marshall had no answer for him inside,” Smith said.

Johnathan Falkner scored 10 of his 16 points in the fourth and also had six steals. LaDarrius Beard and Jeremy Siggers scored 10 each, and the coach said, “Korbin Smith did a good job of managing the game for us on the offensive and defensive end.” Siggers also had 11 rebounds.

Marshall trailed 18-10 after one quarter and 29-26 at the half. Potts Camp outscored the Pats 22-10 in the fourth.

“They’re athletic and a very unselfish team,” Dailey said about his Saturday night opponent. “We just made too many youthful mistakes in key situations. These games will make us better.”

Jordan Brock led MA with 18 points. Chase Ferrell added 10.

“Jordan had a huge offensive night, and Chase played his best game of the year,” Dailey said.

The Cardinals improved to 9-10 overall, while the Patriots dropped to 8-7.

“We capped off a good week with the win over Marshall, and I hope we can keep it going,” Coach Smith said. “My guys are playing much better as a team.”

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