2012BOCHC(B)

Bishop O’Connell (VA)  vs.  Hudson Catholic (NJ) (Semifinal) (Boys)

Beach Ball Classic

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Myrtle Beach, SC

December 29, 2012

Bishop O’Connell (VA) coach Joe Wooten started the following lineup: 6-7 So. Leroy Butts, 6-3 Jr. Jamall Gregory, 6-7 Sr. Junior Etou, 5-10 Jr. Kamrin Moore, and 6-2 Jr. Romelo Trimble.  Hudson Catholic (NJ) coach Nick Mariniello countered with 6-4 So. Safee Sabur, 6-2 Sr. Kyle McLeggan, 6-8 Sr. Reggie Cameron, 5-11 Sr. Kavon Stewart, and 6-0 So. Nassir Barrino.

Bishop O’Connell (VA) defeated Hudson Catholic (NJ) by a score of 60-39.  Bishop O’Connell shot 51.2% from the field including four of nine from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Hudson Catholic turnovers.  Hudson Catholic shot 34.2% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Hawks connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Bishop O’Connell turnovers.

Romelo Trimble led Bishop O’Connell (VA) with 20 points including four three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Leroy Butts added 18 points and nine rebounds.  Junior Etou chipped in with 13 points.

Reggie Cameron led Hudson Catholic (NJ) with 15 points.  Kavon Stewart added 12 points.

Bishop O’Connell (VA)  32  28 – 60

Hudson Catholic (NJ)    27  12 – 39

Bishop O’Connell (VA) (60) – Butts 18, Gregory 2, Etou 13, Moore 7, Trimble 20.

Hudson Catholic (NJ) (39) – Sabur 2, McLeggan 5, Cameron 15, Stewart 12, Barrino 2, Traore 3.

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