2017DSG
2017 DICKS Sporting Goods High School National Tournament (Boys & Girls)
Christ the King High school
Middle Village, New York
March 30-April 1, 2017
© 2017 by Ron Harrison
Thursday March 30th
Shadow Mountain (AZ) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Boys) (Quarterfinal)
Shadow Mountain coach Mike Bibby started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Darion Spottsville, 6-3 Sr. Jordan Pace, 6-6 Sr. Tyler Jafary, 6-1 So. Jovan Blacksher, and 6-3 Sr. Marcus Shaver. Montverde Academy (FL) coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-7 So. RJ Barrett, 6-7 Jr. Rechon Black, 6-9 Sr. Grant Shepard, 6-1 Sr. Marcus Carr, and 6-3 Sr. Cameron Healy.
Montverde Academy utilized their size advantage to hold a commanding edge on the boards (45-21) in a 74-61 victory over Shadow Mountain. However the Matadors did not go down without a fight. Montverde Academy raced out to a 15 point lead in the first quarter but Shadow Mountain buoyed by their three point shooting actually took a 37-36 lead at halftime. Montverde established their superiority after the intermission to pull away for the victory. The score was tied three times and there were three lead changes in the game.
Montverde Academy shot 47.5% from the field including eight of 18 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 11 points off five Shadow Mountain turnovers. Montverde Academy held a 19-6 advantage in second chance points. Shadow Mountain shot 44.4% from the field including six of 14 from beyond the arc. The Matadors connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored six points off Montverde Academy turnovers.
RJ Barrett led Montverde Academy with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists. 6-10 Sr. Sandro Mamukelashvili added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Rechon Black recorded nine points and six rebounds. Cameron Healy added nine points on three three point baskets and four assists. Marcus Carr scored 12 points and pulled down six rebounds.
Jovan Blacksher led Shadow Mountain with 20 points including two three point baskets. Marcus Shaver added 19 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Darion Spottsville recorded four points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
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Shadow Mountain (AZ) |
8 |
29 |
10 |
14 |
61 |
|
Montverde Academy (FL) |
21 |
15 |
18 |
20 |
74 |
Shadow Mountain (AZ) (61) Spottsville 4, Pace 4, Jafary 8, Blacksher 20, Shaver 19, Hollins 6.
Montverde Academy (FL) (74) Barrett 24, Black 9, Shepard 0, Carr 12, Healy 9, Mamukelashvili 20.
Oak Hill (VA) vs. Findlay Prep (NV) (Boys) (Quarterfinal)
Oak Hill (VA) coach Steve Smith started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Ty-Shon Alexander, 6-2 Sr. Matt Coleman, 6-10 Jr. David McConnick, 6-2 Sr. Lindell Wiggington, and 6-2 Sr. Devontae Shuler. Findlay Prep (NV) coach Paul Washington countered with 6-9 Sr. PJ Washington, 6-7 Sr. Donnie Tillman, 6-8 Jr. Reggie Chaney, 6-0 Sr. Justin Roberts, and 6-6 Sr. Lamine Diane.
Findlay Prep pulled away in the second half to defeat a cold shooting (35.7%) Oak Hill team by a score of 77-65. Findlay Prep shot 56.9% from the field including five of 10 from the three point line. The Pilots connected on 14 of 24 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 12 Oak Hill turnovers. Oak Hill shot 35.7% from the filed including eight of 30 from beyond the arc. Oak Hill attempted 19 more shots (70-51) from the field than Findlay Prep. The Oaks connected on seven of 16 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Findlay Prep turnovers.
PJ Washington led Findlay Prep with 22 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and five blocked shots. Reggie Chaney added 21 points and nine rebounds. Lamine Diane also scored 21 points and four rebounds. Diane was 10 of 13 from the field including zero of one from beyond the arc, and one of two free throws. Donnie Tillman pulled down 10 rebounds.
6-9 Sr. Billy Preston led Oak Hill with 21 points including two three point baskets and nine rebounds. Lindell Wiggington added 13 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and seven assists. Ty-Shon Alexander chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets. Devontae Shuler added nine points and 12 rebounds.
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Oak Hill (VA) |
17 |
15 |
12 |
21 |
65 |
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Findlay Prep (NV) |
18 |
13 |
18 |
28 |
77 |
Oak Hill (VA) (65) Alexander 11, Coleman 7, McConnick 4, Wiggington 13, Shuler 9, Preston 21.
Findlay Prep (NV) (77) Washington 22, Tillman 6, Chaney 21, Roberts 7, Diane 21.
Greensboro Day (NC) vs. IMG Academy (FL) (Boys) (Quarterfinal)
Greensboro Day coach Freddy Johnson started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Solomon Smith, 6-3 Jr. Will Dillard, 6-7 Sr. JP Moorman, 6-1 Sr. Jordan Perkins, and 6-3 Sr. Pearce Landry. IMG Academy coach Vince Walden countered with 6-7 Jr. Emmitt Williams, 6-5 Jr. Keyontae Johnson, 6-8 Jr. Silvio De Sousa, 5-10 Sr. Arseniy Andreev, and 6-3 Sr. Trevon Duval.
Greensboro Day defeated IMG Academy by a score of 59-40. Greensboro Day shot 37.3% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line. The Bengals connected on 17 of 19 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 IMG Academy turnovers. IMG Academy shot 35.7% from the field including four of 24 from beyond the arc. The Ascenders connected on six of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored eight points off 12 Greensboro Day turnovers.
JP Moorman led Greensboro Day with 15 points including eight of nine free throws, seven rebounds, and four steals. Jordan Perkins added 14 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and four assists. Will Dillard recorded 10 points including six of six free throws, five rebounds, and five assists. Solomon Smith added eight points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals.
Trevon Duval led IMG Academy with 14 points including two three point baskets and three steals. Silvio De Sousa and Sr. DeAndre Osingwe each recorded six points and four rebounds. Emmitt Williams added four points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.
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Greensboro Day (NC) |
17 |
14 |
7 |
21 |
59 |
|
IMG Academy (FL) |
10 |
10 |
14 |
6 |
40 |
Greensboro Day (NC) (59) Smith 8, Dillard 10, Moorman 15, Perkins 14, Landry 2, Newman 6, Pierce 2, Fowler 2.
IMG Academy (FL) (40) E. Williams 4, Johnson 5, De Sousa 6, Andreev 0, Duval 14, Osingwe 6, Bera 2, Blaser 3.
Wasatch (UT) vs. La Lumiere (IN) (Boys) (Quarterfinal)
Wasatch (UT) coach Curtis Condie started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Matija Silic, 6-7 Jr. Emmanuel Akot, 6-8 Sr. Josip Vrankic, 6-0 Jr. Damion Squire, and 6-5 Sr. Jeff Baradziej. La Lumiere (IN) coach Shane Heiriman countered with 6-10 Sr. Jaren Jackson Jr., 6-7 Sr. Brian Bowen, 6-11 Sr. Jacob Epperson, 6-0 So. Tyger Campbell, and 6-0 Sr. Isaiah Coleman-Lands.
La Lumiere defeated Wasatch (UT) by a score of 64-52. La Lumiere shot 34.5% from the field including two of 13 from the three point line. The Lakers connected on 22 of 24 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Wasatch turnovers. Wasatch shot 26.9% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored nine points off La Lumiere turnovers.
Brian Bowen led La Lumiere (IN) with 21 points and nine rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 19 points including eight of eight free throws, 12 rebounds, and four blocked shots. 6-5 Sr. Jordan Poole chipped in with 10 points including five of five free throws. Jacob Epperson recorded eight points, six rebounds, and four blocked shots. Tyger Campbell added six points, five rebounds, and five assists.
Emmanuel Akot led Wasatch (UT) with 14 points, 13 rebounds, and two steals. Jeff Baradziej added 11 points including two three point baskets. Josip Vrankic recorded 10 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists.
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Wasatch (UT) |
11 |
5 |
19 |
17 |
52 |
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La Lumiere (IN) (64) |
9 |
17 |
18 |
20 |
64 |
Wasatch (UT) (52) Silic 3, Akot 14, Vrankic 10, Squire 6, Baradziej 11, Young 2, Okafor 2, Sissoko 4.
La Lumiere (IN) (64) Jackson Jr. 19, Bowen 21, Epperson 8, Campbell 6, Coleman-Lands 0, Poole 10.
Friday March 31st
St. Frances (MD) vs. Hamilton Heights (TN) (Girls) (Semifinal)
St. Frances (MD) coach Jerome Shelton started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Mia Davis, 5-11 Sr. Jatarrikah Settle, 6-2 Fr. Angel Reese, 5-4 Sr. Mikiara Carroll, and 5-8 Jr. Nia Clouden. Hamilton Heights (TN) coach Keisha Hunt countered with 6-0 Jr. Jazmine Massengill, 6-0 Fr. Treasure Hunt, 6-6 Fr. Kamila Cardosa, 5-8 Sr. Amber Hunt, and 6-1 Jr. Elizabeth Balogun.
Hamilton Heights (TN) led by 13 points late in the third quarter but St. Frances (MD) rallied to force overtime but Hamilton Heights managed to hold on for a 56-55 victory. St. Frances had a shot at the win but could not get the shot to fall. The score was tied six times and there were three lead changes in this game.
Hamilton Heights (TN) shot 36.1% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Hawks connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 St. Frances (MD) turnovers. St. Frances (MD) shot 23 % from the field including four of 23 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on 17 of 27 free throws, pulled down 61 rebounds, and scored nine points off 17 Hamilton Heights (TN) turnovers.
Elizabeth Balogun led Hamilton Heights (TN) with 14 points, nine rebounds, two assists, seven blocked shots, and three steals. Jazmine Massengill added 12 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Treasure Hunt chipped in with nine points and Amber Hunt recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Kamila Cardosa added four points, eight rebounds, and four blocked shots.
Angel Reese led St. Frances (MD) with 20 points including 10 of 14 free throws, 24 rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots. Mia Davis added 13 points, 13 rebounds, and three steals. Nia Clouden recorded 12 points. 5-6 Fr. Delicia Pinnick recorded nine points on three three point baskets.
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St. Frances (MD) |
6 |
15 |
10 |
19 |
5 |
55 |
|
Hamilton Heights (TN) |
11 |
14 |
15 |
10 |
6 |
56 |
St. Frances (MD) (55) Davis 13, Settle 0, Reese 20, Carroll 1, Clouden 12, Pinnick 9.
Hamilton Heights (TN) (56) Massengill 12, T. Hunt 9, Cardosa 4, A. Hunt 9. Balogun 14, Doumbia 4. Hickey-White 4.
Seton Catholic (AZ) vs. Miami Country Day (FL) (Girls) (Semifinal)
Seton Catholic (AZ) coach Karen Self started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Jenn Wirth, 5-11 Jr. Sarah Barcello, 6-3 Sr. Lee Anne Wirth, 5-8 Jr. Kendall Krick, and 5-9 Sr. Liz Holter. Miami Country Day (FL) coach Ochiel Swaby countered with 5-10 Sr. Kelsey Marshall, 5-10 Jr. Asha Taylor, 6-2 Jr. Aaysia Berry, 5-8 Sr. Channise Lewis, and 5-7 So. Maria Alvarez.
Miami Country Day (FL) raced out to a 15-2 first quarter lead and withstood a fourth quarter rally by Seton Catholic (AZ) to earn a 55-48 victory. Miami Country Day shot 44% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 17 Seton Catholic (AZ) turnovers. Seton Catholic (AZ) shot 42.6% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. They connected on three of seven free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Miami Country Day (FL) turnovers.
Channise Lewis led Miami Country Day (FL) with 21 points including three three point baskets, six assists, and three steals. Asha Taylor added 10 points including two three point baskets and nine rebounds. Kelsey Marshall recorded eight points, four rebounds, and four assists. Aaysia Berry also recorded eight points and four rebounds. Maria Alvarez added eight points including two three point baskets.
Sarah Barcello led Seton Catholic (AZ) with 21 points including three three point baskets. Lee Anne Wirth added 12 points and three rebounds. Jenn With recorded six points, 10 rebounds, and three assists.
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Seton Catholic (AZ) |
2 |
16 |
12 |
18 |
48 |
|
Miami Country Day (FL) |
15 |
15 |
16 |
9 |
55 |
Seton Catholic (AZ) (48) J. Wirth 6, Barcello 21, LA Wirth 12, Krick 4, Holter 5.
Miami Country Day (FL) (55) Marshall 8, Taylor10, Berry 8, Lewis 21, Alvarez 8.
Greensboro Day (NC) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Boys) (Semifinal)
Greensboro Day coach Freddy Johnson started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Solomon Smith, 6-3 Jr. Will Dillard, 6-7 Sr. JP Moorman, 6-1 Sr. Jordan Perkins, and 6-3 Sr. Pearce Landry. Montverde Academy (FL) coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-7 So. RJ Barrett, 6-7 Jr. Rechon Black, 6-9 Sr. Grant Shepard, 6-1 Sr. Marcus Carr, and 6-3 Sr. Cameron Healy.
Montverde Academy (FL) defeated Greensboro Day (NC) by a score of 72-45. Montverde Academy (FL) shot 54.9% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 10 of 11 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 12 points off seven Greensboro Day (NC) turnovers. Greensboro Day (NC) shot 31.6% from the field including two of 22 from beyond the arc. The Bengals connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven Montverde Academy (FL) turnovers,
RJ Barrett led Montverde Academy (FL) with 26 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds. Rechon Black added 12 points and nine rebounds. 6-10 Sr. Sandro Mamukelashvili recorded 11 points and seven rebounds. Marcus Carr chipped in with 10 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.
JP Moorman led Greensboro Day (NC) with 10 points and five rebounds. Solomon Smith also scored 10 points. 6-5 Jr. John Newman added nine points and six rebounds. Will Dillard chipped in with six points and five rebounds.
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Greensboro Day (NC) |
11 |
12 |
13 |
9 |
45 |
|
Montverde Academy (FL) |
15 |
26 |
13 |
18 |
72 |
Greensboro Day (NC) (45) Smith 10, Dillard 6, Moorman 10, Perkins 2, Landry 3, Newman 9, Fowler 5.
Montverde Academy (FL) (72) Barrett 26, Black 12, Shepard 6, Carr 10, Healy 0, Betlow 3, Ipahiu 2, Mamukelashvili 11, Mobley 2.
Findlay Prep (NV) vs. La Lumiere (IN) (Boys) (Semifinal)
Findlay Prep (NV) coach Paul Washington started the following lineup: 6-9 Sr. PJ Washington, 6-7 Sr. Donnie Tillman, 6-8 Jr. Reggie Chaney, 6-0 Sr. Justin Roberts, and 6-6 Sr. Lamine Diane. La Lumiere (IN) coach Shane Heiriman countered with 6-10 Sr. Jaren Jackson Jr., 6-7 Sr. Brian Bowen, 6-11 Sr. Jacob Epperson, 6-0 So. Tyger Campbell, and 6-0 Sr. Isaiah Coleman-Lands.
La Lumiere (IN) defeated Findlay Prep (NV) 54-52 in a game that feature runs by both teams. Findlay Prep led 25-20 at halftime but La Lumiere outscored Findlay Prep 24-7 in the third quarter to take a 44-32 lead. Findlay Prep rallied in the final quarter to outscore La Lumiere 20-10 but was unable to secure the win as La Lumiere held on for the victory. The score was tied three times and there were two lead changes in this game.
La Lumiere (IN) shot 34.8% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line. The Lakers connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Findlay Prep (NV) turnovers. Findlay Prep (NV) shot 32.7% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Pilots connected on only 14 of 35 (40%) from the free throw line, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 14 points of La Lumiere (IN) turnovers.
Brian Bowen led La Lumiere (IN) with 19 points and seven rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 11 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-5 Sr. Jordan Poole chipped in with nine points. Jacob Epperson blocked six shots.
PJ Washington led Findlay Prep (NV) with 13 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three blocked shots. Lamine Diane and Justin Roberts added 10 and nine points respectively. Reggie Chaney recorded seven points, 11 rebounds, and three steals. Donnie Tillman also pulled down 11 rebounds.
|
Findlay Prep (NV) |
9 |
16 |
7 |
20 |
52 |
|
La Lumiere (IN) |
7 |
13 |
24 |
10 |
54 |
Findlay Prep (NV) (52) Washington 13, Tillman 2, Chaney 7, Roberts 9, Diane 10, Giles 8, S. Washington 3.
La Lumiere (IN) (54) Jackson Jr. 11, Bowen 19, Epperson 2, Campbell 8, Coleman-Lands 3, Poole 9, Beucler 1, Agunanne 1.
Saturday April 1st
Hamilton Heights (TN) vs. Miami Country Day (FL) (Girls) (Championship)
Hamilton Heights (TN) coach Keisha Hunt started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Jazmine Massengill, 6-0 Fr. Treasure Hunt, 6-6 Fr. Kamila Cardosa, 5-8 Sr. Amber Hunt, and 6-1 Jr. Elizabeth Balogun. Miami Country Day (FL) coach Ochiel Swaby countered with 5-10 Sr. Kelsey Marshall, 5-10 Jr. Asha Taylor, 6-2 Jr. Aaysia Berry, 5-8 Sr. Channise Lewis, and 5-7 So. Maria Alvarez.
Miami Country Day (FL) dominated play today in an 81-55 victory over Hamilton Heights (TN). Miami Country Day (FL) shot 47.6% from the field including 13 of 32 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored seven points off eight Hamilton Heights (TN) turnovers. Hamilton Heights (TN) shot 27.6% from the field including six of 25 from beyond the arc. The Hawks connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven Miami Country Day (FL) turnovers.
Maria Alvarez led Miami Country Day (FL) with 26 points including eight of 11 from the three point line. Kelsey Marshall added 23 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Aaysia Berry recorded 15 points and 13 rebounds. Channise Lewis chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and 10 assists.
Amber Hunt added Hamilton Heights (TN) with 14 points including two three point baskets. Jazmine Massengill added 11 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists. Treasure Hunt recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Elizabeth Balogun chipped in with seven points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots.
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Hamilton Heights (TN) |
8 |
16 |
8 |
23 |
55 |
|
Miami Country Day (FL) |
22 |
20 |
30 |
9 |
81 |
Hamilton Heights (TN) (55) Massengill 11, T. Hunt 10, Cardosa 4, A. Hunt 14, Balogun 7, Doumbia 5, Hickey-White 4.
Miami Country Day (81) Marshall 23, Taylor 7, Berry 15, Lewis 7, Alvarez 26, Shaw 3.
All Tournament Team Sarah Barcello (Seton Catholic), Kelsey Marshall (Miami Country Day), Channise Lewis (Miami Country Day), Elizabeth Balogun (Hamilton Heights), and Maria Alvarez (Miami Country Day) (MVP).
Montverde Academy (FL) vs. La Lumiere (IN) (Boys) (Championship)
Montverde Academy (FL) coach Kevin Boyle started the following lineup: 6-7 So. RJ Barrett, 6-7 Jr. Rechon Black, 6-10 Sr. Sandro Mamukelashvili, 6-1 Sr. Marcus Carr, and 6-3 Sr. Cameron Healy. La Lumiere (IN) coach Shane Heiriman countered with 6-10 Sr. Jaren Jackson Jr., 6-7 Sr. Brian Bowen, 6-11 Sr. Jacob Epperson, 6-0 So. Tyger Campbell, and 6-0 Sr. Isaiah Coleman-Lands.
La Lumiere (IN) trailed 28-27 at halftime but pulled away in the second half to defeat Montverde Academy (FL) by a score of 70-52. La Lumiere shot a sizzling 70.6% from the field in the second half. La Lumiere (IN) shot 45.3% from the field including eight of 25 from the three point line. The Lakers connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 17 points off nine Montverde Academy (FL) turnovers. Montverde Academy (FL) shot 34.5% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored eight points off six La Lumiere (IN) turnovers.
Jaren Jackson Jr. led La Lumiere (IN) with 17 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. Brian Bowen added 15 points and seven rebounds. 6-5 Sr. Jordan Poole recorded 13 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds. Tyger Campbell chipped in with 10 points and seven assists.
RJ Barrett led Montverde Academy (FL) with 25 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Cameron Healy added nine points on three three point baskets and four rebounds. Marcus Carr recorded eight points, four rebounds, and five assists.
|
Montverde Academy (FL) |
17 |
11 |
10 |
14 |
52 |
|
La Lumiere (IN) |
12 |
15 |
20 |
23 |
70 |
Montverde Academy (FL) (52) Barrett 25, Black 4, Mamukelashvili 1, Carr 8, Healy 9, Shepard 2, Long 3.
La Lumiere (IN) (70) Jackson Jr. 17, Bowen 15, Epperson 4, Campbell 10, Coleman-Lands 3, Poole 13, Maitin 2, Agunanne 4, Zhang 2.
All Tournament Team PJ Moorman (Greensboro Day), PJ Washington (Findlay Prep), RJ Barrett (Montverde Academy), Jaren Jackson Jr. (La Lumiere), and Brian Bowen (La Lumiere) (MVP).
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