Elementary hoops championship round
©2010 NPT PHOTO BY RUSSELL LAWS
The Edgemont Purple Panthers and Lady Panthers along with coaches and managers
joined in celebration Saturday night after sweeping both championship games at the
2009-10 Cocke County Elementary Basketball Tournament at Cocke County High School.
Joining the group is Faye Fish (back row, left) of Modern Woodmen in Newport,
who sponsored the championship trophies.
| Published: 10:59 AM, 02/09/2010 |
Author: Paul Meador
Source: The Newport Plain Talk
NEWPORT-We've done some checking, but we're still not sure if it has been done before. If it has, it's been a while ago.
The Edgemont Panthers and Lady Panthers were to have been in a rebuilding year. Someone, however, forgot to tell that to the players.
The Purple Panthers used a balanced attack in downing Parrottsville 51-45 to capture the Cocke County Elementary Tournament boy's championship on Saturday night while the Lady Panthers made a valiant comeback down the stretch to upend Grassy Fork 30-26 in the girl's championship.
In the consolation games, Smoky Mountain cruised past Cosby 53-32 in the boy's third-place game while Cosby held off Bridgeport 37-29 in the girl's third-place game.
But, the night belonged to Edgemont, and the color purple, as Panther and Lady Panther fans were delirious following the championship sweep. Only the coaches suffered losses, of hair that is. Head coach Scottie Thornton promised to let his players shave his hair off if they won in the semifinals. They did, and Friday night, Thornton's hair came off. Assistant coach Greg Hood would allow the players to do the same if they won the championship. They did, so off came Hood's hair.
It was a special night, indeed, as Edgemont will now have to make room in an already packed trophy case for two more trophies, these of the 2009-2010 Tournament Championship variety. We're sure, however, that room will be made.
(Boy's Championship)
Edgemont 51
Parrottsville 45
The Purple Panthers threatened to run off and leave the Parrotts early, but the Parrotts regrouped and made a comeback. The Parrotts were without the services of starter D.J. Holt, who broke a bone in his ankle in their semifinal win over Cosby on Friday night. And, Parrott's leading scorer Seth Lovell was under a doctor's care for an inner ear infection and a bad cold, but bravely played the game out. The Panthers jumped out to a 14-8 first quarter lead thanks to three three-pointers, two from J.J. Benjamin and one from Lucas Hark. But, the Parrotts settled down, and pulled to within four at the break, 24-20, thanks to six points from Jerick Varner. Ike Rouleau hit five two-pointers for the Parrotts coming out of the locker room while the Panthers held on for dear life. The Panthers lead was just one, 36-35, heading into the final six minutes. The Panthers were up to the task, however, and went five-for-five from the free throw line, and saw Chandler Duckett and Blake Clark score two baskets each as the Panthers pulled away for the six-point victory. Clark had 14 points to pace the Panthers while Rouleau had 14 points to lead the Parrotts.
EDGEMONT (51): Blake Clark 14, J.J. Benjamin 9, Kimbel Thornton 8, Chandler Duckett 7, Lucas Hark 6, Jessie Loveday 5, Michael Hood 2.
PARROTTSVILLE (45): Ike Rouleau 14, Seth Lovell 11, Jerick Varner 8, Ty Chatman 8, Samuel Hooper 4.
(Girl's Championship)
Edgemont 30
Grassy Fork 26
The Lady Ravens threatened to run away with this one in the second quarter, but the Lady Panthers settled down, and made it count down the stretch. The Lady Ravens held a slim 8-7 first quarter lead, but Dessie Shaffer got hot, and pumped in four baskets over the next six minutes to boost the Lady Raven lead to nine, 20-11, at the half. The Lady Panthers turned up the defensive pressure coming out of the locker room, and outscored the Lady Ravens 11-4 to pull to within two, 24-22, heading into the final quarter. The Lady Panther defense continued to hound the Lady Ravens down the stretch, limiting the Lady Ravens to just two points over the final six minutes. The Lady Panthers, on the other hand, got a three-pointer from Sharina Cofield, a basket from Taylor Thornton and Ashley Green went three-for-four from the charity strip to give the Lady Panthers the hard-earned four-point victory. Green finished with 10 points to lead the Lady Panthers while Shaffer finished with a game-high 12 points to lead the Lady Ravens.
EDGEMONT (30): Ashley Green 10, Sharina Cofield 7, Delessa Stewart 7, Bethanie Williams 2, Taylor Thornton 2, Makayla Valentine 2.
GRASSY FORK (26): Dessie Shaffer 12, Wendy McGaha 8, Julie McGaha 4, Peyton Johnson 2.
(Boy's Consolation)
Smoky Mountain 53
Cosby 32
The Smoky Bears took out their frustrations from their upset loss to Parrottsville in the semifinals. The Smoky Bears jumped on the Eagles early and often, taking a 19-5 first quarter lead, and made it 30-11 at the half. The Smoky Bears were in cruise control leading 43-25 at the end of three, and then ambled home with the 21-point victory. Max Weeks had a game-high 15 points to lead the Smoky Bears while Michael Cagle and Tyler Norris each had 9 points to lead the Eagles.
SMOKY MOUNTAIN (53): Max Weeks 15, Justin Shelton 10, Jacob Grooms 10, Lucas Weeks 7, Jordan Self 5, Jackie Gibson 4, Derek Weeks 2.
COSBY (32): Michael Cagle 9, Tyler Norris 9, Trevor Vincent 6, Ward Williams 4, Jordan Carpenter 2, Brody Williams 2.
(Girl's Consolation)
Cosby 37
Bridgeport 29
This was a tight contest through the first two quarters, but the Lady Eagles would exert their will in the third frame. The Lady Eagles held an 11-5 first quarter lead, but the Lady Rockets came back and pulled to within one, 17-16, at the break. The Lady Eagles held the Lady Rockets to just one third-quarter point and pushed their lead to nine, 26-17, heading into the final quarter. The Lady Eagles squashed any thought of a Lady Rockets' comeback, and came home with the eight-point victory. Tasha Ball had a game-high 23 points to lead the Lady Eagles while Alexis Williams had 11 points to lead the Lady Rockets.
COSBY (37): Tasha Ball 23, Kailye Ball 6, Brooke Schreder 6, Jaylon Dunn 2.
BRIDGEPORT (29): Alexis Williams 11, Megan Finchum 7, Kailey Burgess 6, Courtney Cox 4, Allison Frazier 1.
Coming up in this Sunday's Plain Talk Sports, we'll have all of the team photos and award photos from the post-tournament awards programs.
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Night 2
Author: Paul Meador
Source: The Newport Plain Talk
NEWPORT-It was round two of the Cocke County elementary school basketball season this past Thursday night at four locations. On the schedule were Northwest at Edgemont, Centerview hosting Grassy Fork, Cosby at Parrottsville and Bridgeport at Smoky Mountain.
(Girls)
Edgemont 64
Northwest 6
The Lady Panthers were simply way too much for the Lady Patriots on this night. The Lady Panthers led 26-0 after the first quarter and 41-0 at the break and never looked back. Taylor Thornton had a game-high 12 points to lead the Lady Panthers while Markisha Allen accounted for all six of the Lady Patriots' points.
Edgemont (64): Taylor Thornton 12, Bethanie Williams 10, Makayla Valentine 8, Ashley Green 6, Allison Haynes 5, Sharina Cofield 4, Delessa stewart 4, Logan Fine 4, Mikayla Williams 4, Erika Fine 4, Abigail Chambers 3.
Northwest (6): Markisha Allen 6.
(Boys)
Edgemont 55
Northwest 25
The Purple Panthers jumped on the Patriots early, and refused to let the visitors play catch-up. The Panthers leaped out to a 12-2 first quarter lead, and made it 28-7 at the break. The Patriots turned up their offense a bit in the second half, but it wasn't enough. The Panthers led 41-16 after three, and cruised home with the 30-point victory. Chandler Duckett and Michael Hood each had a game-high 12 points for the Panthers while Kinsler Rea and Francisco Torres each had 7 points to pace the Patriots.
Edgemont (55): Chandler Duckett 12, Michael Hood 12, Kimbel Thornton 9, Blake Clark 6, Lucas Hark 5, Brendon Mantooth 4, Jesse Loveday 2, Jim Benjamin 2, Kordel Stewart 2, Bryce Poe 1.
Northwest (25): Francisco Torres 7, Kinsler Rea 7, Justin Gaddis 6, Michael Hembree 3, Chris Stevenson 2.
Night 3
Author: Paul Meador
Source: The Newport Plain Talk
NEWPORT-Cocke County's elementary school basketball squads were back on the hardwood this past Monday, November 9, with Del Rio playing at Centerview, Parrottsville at Smoky Mountain, Bridgeport at Home to Northwest and Edgemont playing at Grassy Fork.
(Girls)
Grassy Fork 33
Edgemont 32
The Lady Ravens were up to the task with a big victory over the defending champion Lady Panthers. The Lady Ravens held the upper hand early, leading 8-4 at the end of the first quarter and 19-12 at the half. The Lady Panthers made a big second half push, however, and pulled to within five, 26-21, at the end of three. Despite the Lady Panthers' effort, the Lady Ravens managed to hang on for the one-point victory. Wendy McGaha had 12 points to lead the Lady Ravens while Sharina Cofield shared game-high honors with 12 points to pace the Lady Panthers.
Grassy Fork (33): Wendy McGaha 12, Dessie Shaffer 10, Kaitlyn Thompson 5, Katie Mae Lanzon 4, Julie McGaha 2.
Edgemont (32): Sharina Cofield 12, Bethanie Williams 8, Ashley Green 7, Erika Fine 3, Taylor Thorton 2.
(Boys)
Edgemont 56
Grassy Fork 28
The Purple Panthers were off and running on this night, and simply ran away from the Ravens. The Panthers led 11-5 at the end of the first quarter, and 26-11 at the break. The Panthers didn't lead their guard down in the second half, leading 41-17 at the end of three and cruising home with the 28-point victory. Blake Clark had a game-high 13 points to pace the Panthers while David Moore had 10 points to lead the Ravens.
Edgemont (56): Blake Clark 13, Kimball Thornton 12, Tyler Mantooth 7, Chandler Duckett 4, Michael Hood 4, Kordel Stewart 4, Bryce Poe 4, J.J. Benjamin 3, Jessie Loveday 2, Brendan Mantooth 2, Lucas Hark 1.
Grassy Fork (28): David Moore 10, Keenan Phillips 5, Thomas Edwards 4, Dakota Moore 2, Cole Shepherd 2, Luke Howell 2, Cole Shelton 2, Micah Johnson 1.
2008-2009
Season Stats
Record 11-0
points scored 480 average 43.63 rank 1st
points against 240 average 21.81 rank 1st
Edgemont Lady Panthers
were off game one
Record 1-0
Sharina Cofield 11 pts Tiffany Smelcher 5 pts
Bethanie Williams 9 pts Delessa Stewart 5 pts
Crystal Hall 6 pts AShley Green 4 pts
Erika Ball 6 pts Autumn Bible 4 pts
Ashley Hayes 6 pts Taylor Thorton 2 pts
in their victory over Northwest 58-6
Record 2-0
lead by
Tiffany Smelcher 11 pts Delessa Stewart 2 pts
Crystal Hall 8 pts Bethanie Williams 2 pts
Jordan Ray 7 pts
in their victory over Grassy 30-23
Record 3-0
lead by
Tiffany Smelcher 18 pts Bethanie Williams 2 pts
Jordan Ray 11 pts Delessa Stewart 2 pts
Chrstin Hall 4 pts
in their victory over Centerview 37-28
Record 4-0
lead by
Tiffany Smelcher 18 pts Jordan Ray 5 pts
Sharina Cofield 8 pts Christin Hall 4 pts
Bethanie Williams 6 pts Delessa Stewart 3 pts
in their victory over Del Rio 44-24
Record 5-0
lead by
Tiffany Smelcher 15 pts Christin Hall 2 pts
Delessa stewart 8 pts Erika Ball 2 pts
Jordan Ray 6 pts Ashley Green 2 pts
Sharina Cofield 4 pts
Bethanie Williams 2 pts
in their victory over Smoky 41-14
Record 6-0
lead by
Tiffany Smelcer 22 pts Delessa Stewart 2 pts
Jordan Ray 15 pts Bethanie Williams 1 pt
Sharina Cofield 2 pts
in their victory over Bridgeport 42-30
Record 7-0
lead by
Tiffany Smelcher 19 pts Sharina Cofield 2 pts
Jordan Ray 8 pts Delesa Stewart 2 pts
Bethanie Williams 6 pts
in their victory over Parrottsville 37-34
Record 8-0
lead by
Sharina Cofield 17 pts Taylor Thorton 4 pts
Delessa Stewart 8 pts Autumn Bible 4 pts
Tiffany Smelcher 6 pts Ashley Hayes 2 pts
Jordan Ray 6 pts Ashley Green 2 pts
Bethanie Williams 4 pts Crystal Hall 1 pts
in their victory over Northwest 54-12
Record 9-0
lead by
Tiffany Smelcher 13 pts Jordan Ray 3 pts
Delessa Stewart 6 pts Sharina Cofield 2 pts
Bethanie Williams 5pts
in their victory over Grassy 29-23
Record 10-0
lead by
Jordan Ray 19 pts Erika Ball 4 pts
Tiffany Smelcher 9 pts Delessa Stewart 4 pts
Crystall Hall 8 pts Ashley Green 2 pts
Sharina Cofield 7 pts Bethanie Williams 1 pt
in their victory over Centerview 54-24
Record do not have smoky game
Record 11-0
lead by
Tiffany Smelcher 20 pts Ashley Green 2 pts
Jordan Ray 17 pts Autumn Bible 2 pts
Sharina Cofield 8 pts Ashley Hayes 2 pts
Crystal Hall 2 pts Taylor Thorton 1 pt
in their victory over Cosby 54-22
2008-2009
Season Stats
Record 7-5
points scored 616 average 51.3 rank 2nd
points against 514 average 42.83 rank 6th
Edgemont Pathers
Record 1-0
lead by
Brad Kerly 11 pts Josh Halsey 2 pts
Jake Clevenger 10 pts J.J Bemjamin 2 pts
Timmy Smelcher 10 pts Justin Hicks 1 pt
Clancy James 8 pts
Kimbel Thornton 6 pts
Michael Hood 4 pts
in their victory over Northwest 54-24
Record 1-1
lead by
Josh Halsey 11 pts Kimbel Thorton 2 pts
Clancy James 8 pts Timmy Smelcher 2 pts
Jake Clevenger 5 pts Brad Kerly 2 pts
in their loss to Grassy 45-30
Record 2-1
lead by
Clancy James 14 pts Corey Black 4 pts
Jake Clevenger 10 pts Timmy Smelcher 4 pts
Kimbell Thorton 8 pts Justin Hicks 4 pts
Michael Hood 6 pts Brad Kerley 2 pts
Kris Buckner 5 pts Chandler Duckett 1 pt
J.J Benjamin 4 pts
in their victory over Centerview 62 -23
Record 2-2
lead by
Jake Clevenger 12 pts Justin Hicks 4 Pts
Timmy Smelcher 9 pts Brad Kerley 2 pts
Kimbell Thorton 6 pts Michael Hood 2 pts
Josh Halsey 7 pts
in their loss to Del Rio 46-42
Record 2-3
lead by
Timmy Smelcher 18 pts Josh Halsey 4 pts
Clancy James 9 pts Kimbell Thorton 3 pts
Brad Kerly 6 pts Michael Hood 2 pts
Jake Clevenger 6 pts
in their loss to Smoky 55-48
Record 3-3
lead by
Clancy James 19 pts Kimbel Thorton 4 pts
Timmy Smelcer 8 pts Brad Kerly 4 pts
Michael Hood 8 pts Corey Black 3 pts
Jake Clevenger 6pts
in their victory over Bridgeport 52-32
Record 4-3
lead by
Timmy Smelcher 16 pts Justin Hicks 3 pts
Josh Halsey 13 pts Kimbell Thorton 3 pts
jake Clevenger 12 pts Brad Kerley 2 pts
Clancey James 11 pts
in their victory over Parrottsville 60-54
Record 5-3
lead by
Timmy Smelcher 20 pts Corey Black 6 pts
Clancy James 13 pts Michael Hood 3 pts
Jake Clevenger 11 pts Kris Buckner 3 pts
Kimbal Thorton 7pts Chandler Ducket 2 pts
J.J Benjamin 6 pts
in their victory over Northwest 71-44
Record 6-3
lead by
Jake Clevenger 20 pts Justin Hicks 2 pts
Timmy Smelcher 9 pts Michael Hood 2 pts
Clancy James 6 pts
Josh Halsey 6 pts
in their victory over Grassy 45-42
Record 7-3
lead by
Jake Clevenger 14 pts Brad Kerley 4 pts
Timmy Smelcher 13 pts Kimbell Thorton 2 pts
Josh Halsey 8 pts J.J Benjamin 2 pts
Clancy James 4 pts
Chandler Duckett 4 pts
in their victory over Centerview 51-22
Record 7-4
lead by
Timmy Smelcher 14 pts Justin Hicks 4 pts
Jake Clevenger 12 pts J.J Benjamin 1 pt
Kimbel Thorton 6 pts Josh Halsey 1 pt
in their loss to Smoky 61-38
Record 7-5
lead by
Clancy James 21 pts Josh Halsey 4 pts
Timmy Smelcher 16 pts Michael Hood 2 pts
Jake Clevenger 12 pts
Kimbell Thorton 8 pts
in their loss to Cosby 70-63
