LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL LEVY COUNTY SPORTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 Page 11 Lady Red Devils Bag Lady Tigers on Senior Night By STEVE JARBOE Sports Epitor The Williston Lady Red Devils had just two seniors honored on the evening of their last home basketball game of the regular season. Heather Porter and Margaret Brown were the seniors honored during the ceremony between the ladies’ and boys’ games against the Dunnellon Tigers. As the game got started, the Lady Tigers played outstanding defense and went to their offensive leader Anne Marie Larocque as the Lady Tigers jumped out to a quick 9-4 lead over the Lady Red Devils. The Lady Red Devils responded with some great shooting by a couple of their freshman starters, Kae’etta Jackson and Erica Mason, to take a 13-10 lead at the end of the first quarter. As the second quarter got started the Red Devils began to stalk the Lady Tigers on defense, holding the Lady Tigers to a single field goal and four free throws the entire second quarter. The Red Devils’ Kae’etta Jackson dropped in a three- point basket as did senior Margaret Brown. Kim Dobbins "was spotted under the basket on several occasions and quick passes to her that netted the Red Devils several quick baskets. The Lady Red Devils began to hunt down the weak points of the Lady Tigers defense and they scored 18 points in the ' second quarter to take a 31-16 lead at halftime. When the third quarter started the Lady Red Devils began to slow the pace of the game by working the ball around and setting up more wide-open shots. The Lady Tigers were making a last effort as they appeared to be overmatched by. the Lady Red Devils’ speed and quickness. The Lady Red Devils moved out to a 49-28 lead as the third quarter ended. The Lady Red Devils put the Lady Tigers in the bag as the fourth quarter got underway and ran off 12 straight points while holding the Lady Tigers to just two points, as the Lady Red Devils took a commanding 62-30 lead. The Lady Tigers could manage just four total points in the fourth quarter as the Lady Red Devils went on to win 65-32. The two Lady Red Devil seniors saw plenty of playing time as senior Margaret Brown led all players in scoring with _18 points, and senior Heather Porter had 4 points. Kae’etta Jackson had 11 points, Kim Dobbins had 10 points and Erica Mason added 9 points for the Lady Red Devils. The Lady Red Devils crash the boards as Kim Dobbins takes down the rebound. Senior Heather Porter with her mom, Linda Quinn. Senior Margaret (Nana) Brown with her Mom, aunt and nephew. The Lady Tigers were led in scoring by Anne Marie Larocque with 9 points and Rainey Salgado with 8 points. The Lady Red Devils will begin district play Friday night February 1, at 6 pm. The Districts will be hosted by Newberry High School. Red Devils Tame Tigers in Second Half The Williston Red Devils boys’ basketball team played their Senior Night game following the ladies’ game as they faced the Dunnellon Tigers. The Tigers came into the game roaring from the start as they jumped out to a quick 18-16 lead led by their outstanding big man Kris Alcinador. Every time Kris makes a basket or blocks a shot, he lets out a gigantic roar on his way back down the court. The Tigers continued to pull away from the Red Devils in the second quarter as DJ Brown, Malon Humbert, and JR Simmons joined in with Alcinador for some offensive baskets for the Tigers. Brown accounted for 8 points, Humbort had 8 points, Simmons had 7 points and Alcinador had 12 first half points as the Tigers pulled out to a 43-36 lead at the end of the first half. As the second half got underway, the Red Devils began to tighten their defense while Kelcey Coleman and Devin Timmons banged in back to back three-point baskets. CJ James had a quick basket on a rebound. The Tigers quickly called a timeout as the Red Devils pulled to within one point at 44-45 with just over five minutes remaining in the third quarter. The Tigers got a quick lay-up by Alcinador. The Red Devils’ CJ Jamés hit another three-point basket for the Red Devils to tie the game at 47-47. The teams traded baskets before the Red Devils scored two unanswered baskets to take a 53-50 lead as the third quarter ended. The Red Devils outscored the Tigers 17-7 in the third quarter 25’Re4 Devil freshman James Hunt came off the bench to start the third quarter and held the Tigers big man Alcinador to just three free throws in the third quarter. The Red Devils continued to play aggressively on defense and spread their offense to _ and pull the Tigers out of their zone defense. The Red Devils outscored the Tigers 12-9 in the slowed- down fourth quarter to take a 65-59 win over the Tigers. Red Devil senior Anthoney Brown with his parents. Red Devil senior Carlton Wilcox with his father and baby sister. Red Devil senior CJ James with his parents. Red Devil senior Devin Timmons with his parents. The Red Devils-held Alcinador to just three =| second-half points as he finished with 15 points for the Tigers. DJ Brown also had 15 points; Malon Humbert yas | scoreless in the second half and finished with 8 points, while JR Simmons ended the game with 10 points for the Tigers: The Red Devils had a «: balanced scoring attack as igh| Kelcey Coleman had 16° ey: I’ points, Isaac Floyd andCJ Journal photo by Steve Jarboe. James had 12 points each, Three Red Devils, Anthony Brown, CJ James, and Deonte and Devin Timmons had 13 Welch collapse around big Kris Alcinador, preventing him —_ points. Lady Red Devils Fall to Santa Fe Lady Raiders By KATELYN GUINSLER For THE JOURNAL The Williston Lady Red Devils were the guest team at the Lady Red Devils. Santa Fe Lady Raiders’ Senior Night game at Santa Fe. The Lady Red Devils started out fast on the floor and were sent to the free-throw line on their first two possessions of the game. The Lady Red Devils could not get on the scoreboard in the first three minutes of the game. Lady Red Devil senior Margaret Brown stole the ball and went the length of the court to put the Red Devils on the board after they trailed 9-0. The teams played even basketball for the remainder of the first quarter as the Lady Raiders took a 16-7 lead as the first quarter ended. Margarte Brown and Erica Mason controlled the ball for the Lady Red Devils in the second quarter but the Lady Raiders would not be denied on their senior night. Lady Raider Zanikia Patterson kept the Lady Raiders focused on offense and took a 32-21 lead as the first half came to a close. The Lady Raiders came out to start the third quarter of play and scored the first eight points of the quarter off of of the third quarter. end. three-point baskets. some time off the clock: Lady Red Devils. with 17 points. Quality, Efficient, Timely, Custom Designed That’s when we take over. Our staff of veterinarians and assistants help your faithful companion on the road to recovery. Words you can count on when you choose us to. build your home. -New Construction and Additions -Personal Attention -Hands on Builder Alan Caplin Custom Homes, Inc. 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