BB2024PGCB

Princeton (OH) vs. Great Crossing (Boys)

Holiday Hardwood Classic

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
January 14, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Princeton coach Bryan Wyant started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Brendan Braddix, 6-1 Jr. Arvonni Gill, 6-4 So. Landon Miree, 6-0 So. Rognny Santiago, and 6-0 So. Sebastian Jordan. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-7 Sr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 Jr. Vince Dawson III, 7-1 Jr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Jr. Gage Richardson.

Great Crossing trailed Princeton 54-52 after three quarters but rallied to earn a 79-74 victory. The score was tied 11 times and there were 14 lead changes in this game. Great Crossing shot 58.5% from the field including two of nine from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Princeton turnovers. Princeton shot 53.7% from the field including 10 of 27 from beyond the arc. The Vikings connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 20 points on seven of nine from the field and six of six free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. Jeremiah Godfrey added 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Vince Dawson III recorded 16 points, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Junius Burrell chipped in with 10 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-1 Fr. Lj Holman recorded nine points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Rognny Santiago led princeton with 18 points including four three point baskets and three steals. Brendan Braddix added 16 points including three three point baskets, two assists, and four steals. Landon Miree recorded 14 points, four rebounds, and four assists. 6-6 Jr. Daniel Jones chipped in with 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Sebastian Jordan added seven points, three rebounds, and nine assists.

Princeton (OH),19,13,22,20,74

Great Crossing,17,16,19,27,79

Princeton (OH) (74) – Braddix 16, Arvonni Gill 2, Miree 14, Santiago 18, Jordan 7, Jones 10, Steel 3, Amire Gill 3, Phillips 1.

Great Crossing (79) – Godfrey 17, Dawson III 16, Moreno 20, Burrell 10, Richardson 3, Holman 9, Warren 4.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Great Crossing Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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