©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.

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.

NEWPORT-Basketball season has arrived for Cocke County's elementary schools.

The season tips off this Monday, November 2, at four locations, with Bridgeport playing at Del Rio, Cosby hosting Smoky Mountain, Centerview traveling to Northwest and Grassy Fork at home to Parrottsville.

The regular season runs from Monday, November 2, through Thursday, February 11, and includes 19 nights of exciting basketball. The weeks of February 1 and 8 will be scheduled at a later date.

In addition to varsity play, three schools will be fielding junior varsity squads, including Edgemont (boys and girls), Del Rio (boys and girls) and Grassy Fork (girls). On night's junior varsity plays, girls' games will tip at 4:30 p.m. with boys' JV tipping 10 minutes after the girls' game finishes unless otherwise noted.

Varsity games will begin at 6 p.m. for the girls, with boys to follow 15 minutes after the girls' games.

There are also four day games on the schedule so far with Smoky Mountain at Edgemont on Monday, November 23, Northwest at Cosby on Thursday, December 3, Edgemont at Smoky Mountain on Thursday, December 17 and Cosby at Northwest on Thursday, January 21. All day games till tip off at 9:30 a.m.

Should school be dismissed early during the regular season, there will be no games that night.

The cost of admission is $3 with pre-school students admitted free.

2009-10 Cocke County Elementary School Basketball Schedule

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2  Bridgeport @ Del Rio , Smoky Mountain @ Cosby , Centerview @ Northwest , Parrottsville @ Grassy Fork

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5  Northwest @ Edgemont , Grassy Fork @ Centerview , Cosby @ Parrottsville , Bridgeport @ Smoky Mountain

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9     De$l Rio @ Centerview , Parrottsville @ Smoky Mountain , Northwest @ Bridgeport , Edgemont @ Grassy Fork (JV Girls @ 5 p.m.)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Centerview @ Edgemont , Smoky Mountain @ Northwest , Cosby @ Bridgeport , Del Rio @ Parrottsville

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Bridgeport @ Parrottsville , Grassy Fork @ Northwest , Centerview @ Cosb y , Del Rio @ Edgemont (JV Boys & Girls @ 4:30 p.m.)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Parrottsville @ Northwest , Smoky Mountain @ Centerview , Cosby @ Edgemont , Del Rio @ Grassy Fork (JV Girls @ 5 p.m.)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23  Del Rio @ Northwest , Cosby @ Grassy Fork , Centerview @ Bridgeport , Smoky Mountain @ Edgemont (Day Game)

THANKSGIVING BREAK: NOVEMBER 25-27

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Parrottsville @ Centerview , Edgemont @ Bridgeport ,Grassy Fork @ Smoky Mountain ,Cosby @ Del Rio

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 Bridgeport @ Grassy Fork , Edgemont @ Parrottsville , Del Rio @ Smoky Mountain , Northwest @ Cosby (Day Game)

END OF FIRST HALF

MONDAY, DECEMBER 7  Del Rio @ Bridgeport , Cosby @ Smoky Mountain , Northwest @ Centerview , Grassy Fork @ Parrottsville

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10  Edgemont @ Northwest , Centerview @ Grassy Fork , Parrottsville @ Cosby , Smoky Mountain @ Bridgeport

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14  Centerview @ Del Rio , Smoky Mountain @ Parrottsville , Bridgeport @ Northwest , Grassy Fork @ Edgemont (JV Girls @ 5 p.m.)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17  Edgemont @ Smoky Mountain (Day Game) ,

CHRISTMAS BREAK: DECEMBER 19-JANUARY 4

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Edgemont @ Centerview , Northwest @ Smoky Mountain , Bridgeport @ Cosby , Parrottsville @ Del Rio

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7  Parrottsville @ Bridgeport , Northwest @ Grassy Fork , Cosby @ Centerview , Edgemont @ Del Rio (JV Boys & Girls @ 4:30 p.m.)

MONDAY, JANUARY 11 Northwest @ Parrottsville , Centerview @ Smoky Mountain , Edgemont @ Cosby , Grassy Fork @ Del Rio (JV Girls @ 5 p.m.)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14  Northwest @ Del Rio , Grassy Fork @ Cosby , Bridgeport @ Centerview

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19  Centerview @ Parrottsville , Bridgeport @ Edgemont , Smoky Mountain @ Grassy Fork , Del Rio @ Cosby

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Grassy Fork @ Bridgeport , Parrottsville @ Edgemont , Smoky Mountain @ Del Rio , Cosby @ Northwest (Day Game)

(Boy's & Girl's JV @ 4:30 p.m.; Girl's JV only @ 5 p.m.; Girl's Varsity @ 6 p.m.; Boy's Varsity 15 minutes after Girl's Varsity ends; Day Games @ 9:30 a.m.)

(If school is dismissed early, scheduled games will be postponed)

(Admission: $3; Pre-School and under free)

©2009 NPT PHOTO BY ERIN LAWS

Centerview's Hannah Miller (left) flies over
Cosby's Morgan Ticer (right) in action Monday night at Cosby.

NEWPORT-There's nothing more exciting than elementary school basketball in Cocke County, and this past Monday, November 16, was no exception.

Round 5 action on Monday had Bridgeport at Parrottsville, Northwest at home to Grassy Fork, Centerview playing at Cosby and Edgemont hosting Del Rio, which also included two junior varsity games.

 

(Girls)

Grassy Fork 45

Northwest 11

The Lady Ravens jumped out to a 25-0 lead over the Lady Patriots in the first quarter and never looked back. The Lady Ravens led 34-2 at the break, 41-6 after three and coasted home to the 34-point victory. Dessie Shaffer had a game-high 11 points for the Lady Ravens while Alyssa Mitchell had six points to pace the Lady Patriots.

Grassy Fork (45): Dessie Shaffer 11, Payton Johnson 8, Christian Evans 6, Katie Mae Lanzon 6, Brianna Whitted 4, Kristen Coggins 3, Jada Baxter 2, Kasey Ford 2, Wendy McGaha 2, Lauren McGaha 1.

Northwest (11): Alyssa Mitchell 6, Markisha Allen 5.

 

(Boys)

Northwest 53

Grassy Fork 37

The Patriots blitzed the Ravens for a 16-5 first quarter lead, and refused to allow the Ravens back into the game. The Patriots led 27-17 at the break, 37-3 after three, and marched home with the 16-point victory. Kinsler Rea had a game-high 25 points for the Patriots while Keenan Phillips pumped in 10 points to lead the Ravens.

Northwest (53): Kinsler Rea 25, Francisco Torres 11, Barren Pruitt 8, Chris Stevenson 2, Salvador Ortega 2, McKeal Nichols 2, Kyle Lane 2, Justin Eggen 1.

Grassy Fork (37): Keenan Phillips 10, Luke Howell 6, Zachary Straughbaugh 6, Dakota Moore 4, Jordan Reid 4, Tristan Wilson 3, Cole Shephard 2, Coke Shelton 2.

 

(Girls)

Cosby 39

Centerview 36

The Lady Eagles had the upper hand early, and managed to hold off a second half surge by the Lady Falcons. The Lady Eagles led 14-6 at the end of the first quarter, and pushed their lead to 10, 22-12, at the break. But, the Lady Falcons made a push to get back into the game, cutting the Lady Eagle lead to five, 26-21, heading into the final quarter. But, the Lady Eagles stood firm over the final six minutes, and held on for the three-point victory. Tasha Ball had a game-high 19 points to lead the Lady Eagles while Hannah Burke had 15 points to lead the Lady Falcons.

Cosby (39): Tasha Ball 19, Kailye Ball 7, Brooke Schreder 7, Kaylie Webb 4, Ivye Fine 2.

Centerview (36): Hannah Burke 15, Hannah Miller 13, Leah Lewandowski 4, Brooke Holt 3, Kaitlynn Fine 1.

 

(Boys)

Cosby 50

Centerview 37

The Eagles and Falcons had their talons out in the first half of this one, but the Eagles managed to pull away in the second half. The Eagles led 9-7 at the end of the first quarter, but the Falcons came back to lead 19-16 at the break. The Eagles flew out of the locker room to outscore the Falcons 23-6 for a 39-25 third quarter lead, and then coasted home with the 12-point victory. Jordan Carpenter had 15 points to lead the Eagles while Colin White had a game-high 16 points to lead the Falcons.

Cosby (50): Jordan Carpenter 15, Derrick Norris 11, Brody Williams 10, Michael Kagel 7, Tyler Norris 4, Gage Reece 2, Jacob Hoover 1.

Centerview (37): Colin White 16, Adam Lloyd 7, Kelby Hayes 6, Ryder Keedwell 4, Dylan Brockwell 2, Nick Myers 2.

 

(Girls)

Bridgeport 40

Parrottsville 24

Both teams battled through the first half, but the Lady Rockets took off and left the Lady Parrotts in the third quarter. The Lady Rockets held a 13-5 first-quarter lead, but the Lady Parrotts pulled to within four, 19-15, at the break. The Lady Rockets exploded for 21 third-quarter points for a 40-20 lead, and cruised home with the 16-point victory. Alexis Williams had a game-high 12 points to lead the Lady Rockets while Ashley Wood had nine points to pace the Lady Parrotts.

Bridgeport (40): Alexis Williams 12, Courenty Cox 10, Allison Frazier 7, Kaley burgess 7, Megan Finchum 4.

Parrottsville (24): Ashley Wood 9, Cassie Holt 4, Elizabeth Walker 4, Abbie Ramsey 3, Tjara Reed 2, Katie Holt 2.

 

(Boys)

Parrottsville 39

Bridgeport 32

Both teams were dead even heading into the final stanza with the Parrotts managing to pull away at the end. The Parrotts led 9-6 at the end of the first quarter but the Rocket pulled even 17-17 at the break. It was still tied at 27-27 at the end of three, but the Parrotts turned up the offense and tightened the defense over the final six minutes for a seven-point victory. Seth Lovell had 17 points to pace the Parrotts while Patrick Hurst had a game-high 23-points to lead the Rockets.

Parrottsville (39): Seth Lovell 17, Ike Rouleau 10, Jerick Varner 5, Ty Chatman 5, D.J. Holt 2.

Bridgeport (32): Patrick Hurst 23, Clint Ramsey 5, Austin Ford 2, Stoney Bohannon 2.

 

(Girls)

Edgemont 58

Del Rio 17

The defending champion Lady Panthers pounced on the Lady Trojans early. The Lady Panthers led 13-4 at the end of the first quarter and 31-8 at the break. The Lady Panthers kept up the pace, leading 46-17 after three and then trotting home with the 41-point victory. Bethanie Williams had a game-high 14 points to lead the Lady Panthers while Autumn Stokley had eight points to lead the Lady Trojans.

Edgemont (58): Bethanie Williams 14, Sharina Cofield 12, Erika Fine 7, Ashley Green 6, Ashley Hayes 5, Delessa Stewart 4, Taylor Thornton 4, Makayla Valentine 4, Abigail Chambers 2.

Del Rio (17): Autumn Stokley 8, Emily Stinson 4, Jaycie Langston 3, Kendra Wilds 2.

 

(Boys)

Edgemont 56

Del Rio 39

The Panthers jumped out to a big early lead, and held the Trojans at bay the rest of the night. The Purple Panthers led 23-6 at the end of the first quarter and 27-17 at the break. The Panthers led 43-27 after three and coasted home with and 17-point victory. Blake Clark had a game-high 24-points to pace the Panthers while Raiden Worley had 13 points to lead the Trojans.

Edgemont (56): Blake Clark 24, Kimbel Thornton 11, Chandler Duckett 11, Kordel Stewart 6, J.J. Benjamin 2, Michael Hood 2.

Del Rio (39): Raiden Worley 13, Hunter Phillips 11, Shawn Sells 6, Logan Black 5, Jason Campbell 4.

 

(Girls JV)

Edgemont 39

Del Rio 19

The Lady Panthers were a step above the Lady Trojans in the girl's JV contest with the Lady Panthers pulling away for the 20-point victory. Taylor Thornton had a game-high 12 points to lead the Lady Panthers while Angel Mayes had five points to lead the Lady Trojans.

Edgemont (39): Taylor Thornton 12, Makayla Valentine 11, Sharina Cofield 6, Bethanie Williams 3, Delessa Stewart 2, Alyssa James 2, Abigail Chambers 2, No. 32 1.

Del Rio (19): Angel Mayes 5, Kendra Wilds 4, Gabrielle Cook 3, Caitlyn Ledford 3, Kristen Conard 2, Amber Turner 2.

 

(Boys JV)

Edgemont 48

Del Rio 11

The Panthers were way too much for the Trojans in this one, cruising home with a 37-point victory. Brendon Mantooth had a game-high 14 points to pace the Panthers while Thomas Smallwood had seven points to lead the Trojans.

Edgemont (48): Brendon Mantooth 14, Bryce Poe 6, Rob Beaton 6, Skyler Allen 6, Day 4, Jared Cox 4, Kordel Stewart 4, Bryce Clevenger 4.

Del Rio (11): Thomas Smallwood 7, Michael Worley 3, Larry Manes 1.

 

Round 6 tonight will have Parrottsville traveling to Northwest, Centerview at home to Smoky Mountain, Cosby visiting Edgemont and Grassy Fork hosting Del Rio, which will also include Girl's JV at 5 p.m. Girl's varsity tips at 6 p.m., followed by boy's varsity.

Also tonight, boy's action a Newport Grammar as the Warriors host Clinch. Boy's JV tips a 6 p.m. followed by boy's varsity.

©2009 NPT PHOTO BY RUSSELL LAWS

Smoky Mountain's Lucas Weeks (left) drives on
Parrottsville's Ike Rouleau (right) in action Monday night.

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)

Bridgeport 41

Northwest 7

The Lady Rockets blasted off to an 18-3 first quarter lead over the Lady Patriots and never looked back, leading 36-3 at the break, 41-5 at the end of three and cruising home with the 34-point victory. Allison Frazier had a game-high 10 points to lead the Lady Rockets while Markisha Allen had three points to lead the Lady Patriots.

Bridgeport (41): Allison Frazier 10, Megan Finchum 6, Destianee Hall 6, Kaley Burgess 6, Alexis Williams 6, Courtney Cox 2, Taylor Dunn 2, Cheyenne Kelley 2, Seaniya Tores 1.

Northwest (7): Markisha Allen 3, Rebecca Barker 2, Alyssa Mitchell 2.

 

(Boys)

Bridgeport 55

Northwest 53

This one turned out to be a nail biter in the end. The Patriots held the early edge, leading the Rockets 18-9 at the end of the first quarter. The Rockets, however, started chipping away at the Patriots' lead, and trailed by four, 27-23, at the break. The Patriots were hanging on, and still led 46-43 at the end of three. But, the Rockets came on strong down the stretch, outscoring the Patriots 12-7 over the final six minutes to claim the two-point victory. Clint Ramsey had a game-high 27 points to lead the Rockets while Barren Pruitt had 14 points to lead a balanced Patriot attack.

Bridgeport (55): Clint Ramsey 27, Blake Gentry 8, Stoney Bohannon 6, Morgan Hall 4, Austin Ford 4, Cody Pugh 4, Jacob Wise 2.

Northwest (53): Barren Pruitt 14, Kinsler Rea 12, Francisco Torres 11, Kobe Robertson 9, McKeal Nichols 3, Justin Gaddis 2, Chris Stevenson 2.

 

(Girls)

Smoky Mountain 42

Parrottsville 33

This was a tight contest until the fourth quarter. The Lady Parrotts held a slim one-point advantage, 11-10, over the Lady Bears at the end of the first quarter. The Lady Bears managed to slip past the Lady Parrotts for an 18-16 lead at the break. But, the Lady Parrotts came back to take a 26-25 lead heading into the final quarter. The Lady Bears tightened the screws defensively, and turned it up a notch on offense to pull away with a nine-point victory. Cyara Williams had a game-high 19 points to lead the Lady Bears while Elizabeth Walker had 14 points to pace the Lady Parrotts.

Smoky Mountain (42): Cyara Williams 19, Alpha Parton 9, Miranda Williams 6, Courtney Napieralski 4, Harley Gregg 3, Kaitlyn McReynolds 1.

Parrottsville (33): Elizabeth Walker 14, Ashley Woody 10, Abbie Ramsey 4, Katie Holt 2, Cassie Holt 2, Twylah Fobber 1.

 

(Boys)

Smoky Mountain 55

Parrottsville 26

The Smoky Bears were too much to handle for the Parrotts on this night. The Smoky Bears jumped out to a 16-9 first quarter lead, and made it 32-17 at the Break. The Smoky Bears were still rolling in the second half, leading 41-19 at the end of three, and cruising home with the 29-point victory. Max Weeks had a game-high 17 points to lead the Smoky Bears while D.J. Holt and Ike Rouleau each had five points to pace the Parrotts.

Smoky Mountain (55): Max Weeks 17, Lucas Weeks 9, Justin Shelton 8, Jordan Self 8, Jacob Grooms 7, Dereck Weeks 6.

Parrottsville (26): D.J. Holt 5, Ike Rouleau 5, Ty Chatman 4, Thomas Shehee 3, Samuel Hooper 2, Christopher Huff 2, Tyler Green 2, Seth Lovell 2, Jerick Varner 1.

 

(Girls)

Centerview 57

Del Rio 27

The Lady Falcons flew off the opening tip, and left the Lady Trojans in their wake. The Lady Falcons led 15-7 at the end of the first quarter and 33-16 at the break. The Lady Falcons led 47-22 at the end of three and glided home with the 30-point victory. Hannah Miller had a game-high 20 points to lead the Lady Falcons while Sarah Conard had eight points to lead the Lady Trojans.

Centerview (57): Hannah Miller 20, Leah Lewandowski 15, Brooke Holt 8, Hannah Burke 6, Kaitlynn Fine 4, Kaylee Reed 2, Haily Burke 2.

Del Rio (27): Sarah Conard 8, Autumn Stokely 7, Kendra Wilds 6, Emily Stinson 4, Kristin Conard 2.

 

(Boys)

Del Rio 48

Centerview 40

The Trojans were on cruise control until late when the Falcons tried to make a comeback. The Trojans led 13-4 at the end of one and 26-16 at the break. The Trojan lead was 11, 35-24, heading into the final stanza. The Falcons outscored the Trojans 16-13 over the final six minutes, but it wasn't enough as the Trojans came away with the eight-point victory. Hunter Phillips had a game-high 15 points to lead the Trojans while Adam Loyd had 12 points to lead the Falcons.

Del Rio (48): Hunter Phillips 15, Shawn Sells 11, Logan Black 10, Raiden Worley 8, Blake Daniels 4.

Centerview (40): Adam Loyd 12, Ryder Keedwell 9, Colin White 6, Nick Myers 5, Kelby Hayes 4, Dylan Brockwell 2, Russell Holt 2.

 

(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.

 

Action resumes tonight with Edgemont at home to Centerview and Cosby playing at Bridgeport. Northwest plays host to Smoky Mountain. And, Del Rio travels to Parrottsville.

Girl's varsity tips at 6 p.m.

©2009 NPT PHOTO BY RUSSELL LAWS

Grassy Fork's Destiny Shaffer is surrounded
by Lady Parrotts in elementary hoops play Monday night.

NEWPORT-The 2009-10 Cocke County Elementary School basketball season is off and running, tipping off this past Monday night, November 2, with Bridgeport at Del Rio, Smoky Mountain at Cosby, Centerview at Northwest and Parrottsville at Grassy Fork.

(Girls)

Centerview 50

Northwest 3

The Lady Falcons were way too much for the Lady Patriots in this one. The Lady Falcons blitzed the Lady Patriots 28-0 in the first quarter, and never looked back, leading 45-1 at the break, 47-1 at the end of three and cruising home with the 47-point victory. Leah Lewandowski had a game-high 14 points to lead the Lady Falcons while Markisha Allen had 2 points to lead the Lady Patriots.

Centerview (50): Leah Lewandowski 14, Hannah Miller 12, Kaitlynn Fine 8, Hayley Miller 7, Haley Burke 5, Brooke Holt 2, Kaylee Reed 2.

Northwest (3): Markisha Allen 2, Alyssa Mitchell 1.

(Boys)

Centerview 42

Northwest 39

This was a nip-and-tuck contest right down to the final buzzer. The Patriots held the upper hand early, leading 11-8 at the end of the first quarter. The Falcons pulled to within one, 19-18, at the break, and still trailed the Patriots by one, 29-28, heading into the final quarter. The Falcons out-scored the Patriots 14-10 over the final six minutes, however, to get the hard-earned three-point victory. Collin White had a game-high 24 points to lead the Falcons while Francisco Torres had 13 points to pace the Patriots.

Centerview (42): Collin White 24, Kelby Hayes 7, Cody (?, No. 55) 4, Ryder (?) 4, Adam Loyd 2, Nicholas Myers 1.

Northwest (39): Francisco Torres 13, Kobe Robertson 8, Kinsler Rea 6, Justin Gaddis 6, Barren Pruitt 4, Chris Stevenson 2.

(Girls)

Bridgeport 43

Del Rio 25

The Lady Rockets jumped on the Lady Trojans for a 20-3 first quarter lead and never looked back, leading 31-4 at the break, 39-9 at the end of three, and cruising home with the 18-point victory. Megan Finchum had a game-high 18 points to lead the Lady Rockets while Autumn Stokely had 12 points to pace the Lady Trojans.

Bridgeport (43): Megan Finchum 18, Alexis Williams 14, (?, No. 23) 4, Desharee Hall 3, Courtney Cox 2, Seaniya Jones 2.

Del Rio (25): Autumn Stokely 12, Sarah Conard 9, Caitlyn Ledford 2, Emily Stinson 2.

(Boys)

Bridgeport 50

Del Rio 31

This was a tight game to start with the Rockets leading the Trojans by two, 10-8, at the end of the first quarter. But, the Rockets out-scored the Trojans 16-6 in the second quarter for a 26-14 lead at the break and pulled away, leading 41-20 after three and cruising home with the 19-point victory. Patrick Hurst had a game-high 25 points to lead the Rockets while Hunter Phillips had 12 points to pace the Trojans.

Bridgeport (50): Patrick Hurst 25, Blake Gentry 8, Clint Ramsey 6, Austin Ford 5, Austin Black 4, Erin Hartsell 2.

Del Rio (31): Hunter Phillips 12, Raiden Worley 6, Blake Daniels 6, Logan Black 3, Thomas Smallwood 2, Shawn Sells 2.

Game information from Smoky Mountain at Cosby and Parrottsville at Grassy Fork was unavailable at press time.

There were names of players that scored that we did not get as well. We apologize for the inconvenience, and will do our best to get those for you.

Action resumes tonight at four locations with Edgemont hosting Northwest, Grassy Fork playing at Centerview, Parrottsville at home to Cosby and Bridgeport playing at Smoky Mountain.

A reminder to all schools, please fax your score sheets to The Plain Talk at (423) 625-1995.

 

Elementary Hoops Round 4

Published: 4:48 PM, 11/14/2009

Last updated: 4:48 PM, 11/14/2009

Author: Paul Meador
Source: The Newport Plain Talk

©NPT PHOTO BY RUSSELL LAWS

Smoky Mountain's Max Weeks (right) goes up for a shot
against Bridgeport's Patrick Hurst (left) Thursday night.

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)

Cosby 34

Parrottsville 26

The Lady Eagles came out pushing, and the Lady Parrotts just couldn't manage to get close. The Lady Eagles jumped out to a 14-8 first quarter lead, and then made it 26-13 at the break. The Lady Eagles' lead remained 13, 30-17, after three. A late game surge by the Lady Parrotts wasn't enough as the Lady Eagles came away with the eight-point victory. Tasha Ball had a game-high 17 points to lead the Lady Eagles while Twylah Fobber had 8 points to pace the Lady Parrotts.

Cosby (34): Tasha Ball 17, Kailye Ball 5, Morgan Ticer 4, Ivye Fine 4, Sydni Johnson 2, Brooke Schrader 2.

Parrottsville (26): Twylah Fobber 8, Katie Holt 6, Ashley Wood 4, Cassie Holt 2, Elizabeth Walker 2, Abbie Ramsey 2, Jessica Morriss 2.

 

(Boys)

Parrottsville 47

Cosby 42

It appeared the Parrotts would run away with this one, but the Eagles tried a big second-half comeback. The Parrotts flew out to a 14-6 first quarter lead, and made it a 14-point advantage, 31-17, at the break. The Eagles pulled to within six, 38-32, at the end of three, but the Parrotts managed to hang on for the five-point victory. Seth Lovell and Ike Rouleau each had a game-high 17 points to lead the Parrotts while Jordan Carpenter had 13 points to lead the Eagles.

Parrottsville (47): Seth Lovell 17, Ike Rouleau 17, Jerick Varner 5, Ty Chatman 4, D.J. Holt 4.

Cosby (42): Jordan Carpenter 13, Derrick Norris 11, Michael Kagel 5, Gage Reece 5, Tyler Norris 4, Brody Williams 4.

 

(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.

 

(Girls)

Grassy Fork 31

Centerview 28

The Lady Ravens jumped on the Lady Falcons early, but the Lady Falcons made a strong comeback in the second half. The Lady Ravens flew out to a 12-2 first quarter lead, and made it an 11-point advantage, 20-9, at the break. The Lady Ravens still had a comfortable lead after three, 28-15, but the Lady Falcons were everywhere in the fourth quarter. The Lady Falcons outscored the Lady Ravens 13-3 over the final six minutes, but the Lady Ravens managed to hang on for the three-point victory. Peyton Johnson and Wendy McGaha each had 8 points to lead the Lady Ravens while Leah Lewandowski had a game-high 16 points to lead the Lady Falcons.

Grassy Fork (31): Payton Johnson 8, Wendy McGaha 8, Julie McGaha 7, Dessie Shaffer 4, Katie Mae Lanzon 4.

Centerview (28): Leah Lewandowski 16, Hannah Miller 7, Brooke Holt 3, Kaitlynn Fine 2.

 

(Boys)

Centerview 38

Grassy Fork 27

The Ravens held the early advantage in this one, but the Falcons came on strong over the final two quarters. The Ravens flew out to a 12-6 first quarter lead, and led 24-16 at the break. But, the Falcons pulled to within two, 26-24, at the end of three, and outscored the Ravens 14-1 down the stretch for the 11-point victory. Colin White had a game-high 11 points to lead the Falcons while Keenan Phillips and Thomas Edwards each had 9 points to lead the Ravens.

Centerview (38): Colin White 11, Kelby Hayes 8, Ryder Keedwell 8, Adam Loyd 5, Dylan Brockwell 4, Cody Bellman 2.

Grassy Fork (27): Keenan Phillips 9, Thomas Edwards 9, David Moore 4, Zach Strausbaugh 2, Dakota Moore 2, Jordan Ried 1.

 

(Girls)

Bridgeport 29

Smoky Mountain 17

The Lady Bears held the early advantage, but the Lady Rockets proved to be too strong once warmed up. The Lady Bears lead 6-5 at the end of the first quarter, and 10-8 at the break. But, the Lady Rockets woke up in the second half, pulling into the lead, 17-11, at the end of three, and then cruising home with the 12-point victory. A. Williams had a game-high 16 points, 11 of those in the fourth quarter, to lead the Lady Rockets while Cyara Williams had 11 points to lead the Lady Bears.

Bridgeport (29): A. Williams 16, K. Burgess 7, Courtney Cox 4, A. Frazier 2.

Smoky Mountain (17): Cyara Williams 11, Alpha Parton 2, Miranda Williams 2, Kaitlyn McReynolds 2.

 

(Boys)

Smoky Mountain 44

Bridgeport 20

The Smoky Bears were on their game on this night, jumping on the Rockets for a 14-4 first quarter lead and 27-14 lead at the break. The Smoky Bears were up 34-20 at the end of three, and cruised home with the 24-point victory. Max Weeks had a game-high 15 points to lead the Smoky Bears while Patrick Hurst had 12 points to pace the Rockets.

Smoky Mountain (44): Max Weeks 15, Jacob Grooms 8, Justin Shelton 6, Dereck Weeks 5, Cody Valentine 4, Jordon Self 2, Lucas Weeks 2, Ronnie Weeks 2.

Bridgeport (20): Patrick Hurst 12, Austin Black 4, Clint Ramsey 2, Jacob Wise 2.

 

We had several games missing from opening night on Monday, November 2. But, score sheets have arrived, and here they are.

 

(Girls)

Cosby 36

Smoky Mountain 18

This is a big rivalry, but the Lady Bears couldn't find a way to stop the Lady Eagles' Tasha Ball. The Lady Eagles held a 6-3 first quarter lead, and made it 10-6 at the break. But Ball exploded for 17 second-half points to boost the Lady Eagles to a 24-11 third quarter lead, and eventually the 18-point victory. Ball finished with a game-high 25 points for the Lady Eagles while Cyara Williams had 13 points to pace the Lady Bears.

Cosby (36): Tasha Ball 25, Morgan Ticer 4, Jaylon Dunn 2, Brooke Schrader 2, Ivye Fine 2, Kaylie Webb 1.

Smoky Mountain (18): Cyara Williams 13, Miranda Williams 2, Courtney Napieralski 2, Alpha Parton 1.

 

(Boys)

Smoky Mountain 46

Cosby 15

The Smoky Bears established themselves early, and the Eagles couldn't manage to keep up. The Smoky Bears led 13-8 at the end of the first quarter, and 26-8 at the break. It was 37-15 Smoky Bears at the end of three before they cruised home with the 31-point victory. Max Weeks had a game-high 14 points for the Smoky Bears while Brody Williams had 5 points to lead the Eagles.

Smoky Mountain (46): Max Weeks 14, Jacob Grooms 12, Justin Shelton 9, Dereck Weeks 3, Jonathon Douglas 2, Lucas Weeks 2, Jackie Gibson 2, Cody Valentine 2.

Cosby (15): Brody Williams 5, Michael Kagel 3, Jordon Carpenter 3, Derrick Norris 2, Tyler Norris 2.

 

(Girls)

Grassy Fork 47

Parrottsville 18

The Lady Ravens were simply too much for the Lady Parrotts on this night. The Lady Ravens flew out to a 9-1 first quarter lead, and made it 23-6 at the break. The Lady Ravens made it 34-12 at the end of three, and glided home with the 29-point victory. Wendy McGaha had a game-high 15 points to lead the Lady Ravens while Abbie Ramsey and Elizabeth Walker each had 4 points to pace the Lady Parrotts.

Grassy Fork (47): Wendy McGaha 15, Dessie Shaffer 13, Katie Lanzon 10, Julie McGaha 5, Kristan Coggins 2, Peyton Johnson 2.

Parrottsville (18): Abbie Ramsey 4, Elizabeth Walker 4, Haley Smith 3, Ashley Woody 2, T.J. Reed 2, Cassie Holt 2, Twylah Fobber 1.

 

(Boys)

Parrottsville 52

Grassy Fork 35

The Parrotts flew out to an 18-6 first quarter lead and never looked back, leading 33-19 at the break, 42-23 after three and gliding home with the 17-point victory. Ike Rouleau had a game-high 20 points to pace the Parrotts while Thomas Edwards finished with 12 points to lead the Ravens.

Parrottsville (52): Ike Rouleau 20, D.J. Holt 9, Seth Lovell 8, Jerick Varner 6, Ty Chatman 4, Christopher Huff 2, Tyler Green 2, Perry Tate 1.

Grassy Fork (35): Thomas Edwards 12, Jordan Ried 8, Keenan Phillips 5, David Moore 4, Luke Howell 2, Cole Shepherd 2, Dakota Moore 2.

 

That puts a wrap on the first week of Cocke County elementary basketball action. The second week begins on Monday, November 9, as Del Rio travels to Centerview, Smoky Mountain is at home to Parrottsville, Northwest plays at Bridgeport and Grassy Fork will play host to Edgemont. Monday will also see the first junior varsity action of the season as the Grassy Fork Lady Ravens hosts the Edgemont Lady Panthers starting at 5 p.m. Girl's varsity tips at 6 p.m. followed by boy's varsity.