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11.0 months ago @ 11:17PM

Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Colon HS School

Game Date
Dec 18, 2023
Score
ORIOLES: 70
COLON HIGH SCHOOL: 62

Quincy played non-conference foe, Colon, coming away with an exciting 70-62 overtime win. The Orioles controlled the action in the first quarter, jumping out to a 22-12 lead. The Magi answered back in a big way, taking the lead into the locker room 30-26 after outscoring Quincy 18-4 in the second quarter. Quincy stormed back after halftime adjustments, outplaying Colon to the tune of 23-10 in the 3rd quarter, making the score 49-40 heading into the 4th quarter. The Orioles seemed to once again be in control of the game, but the Magi had other plans, tying the game 58-58 with about 19 seconds to go. Quincy took the last shot, but the 15-footer hit back iron and the game went to overtime. Grant Carter started the extra period by splashing a 3-pointer. The Orioles hit another 2-point basket, making it 63-58. Colon scored a basket on a drive, making the score 63-60 in favor of the Orioles. The Magi received a technical foul after a player fouled out, allowing Quincy to hit both free throws and get the ball back. Quincy was 11-14 on free throws in the 4th quarter and overtime to seal the game.

Brandon Miner 24 points and 6 rebounds

Grant Carter 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists

Ryan Kempter 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals

Corey Turner 4 points, 4 assists, and 2 rebounds

Clayton Benson 3 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals

Alex Dunn 2 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks

 

Quincy travels to Athens on Friday in non-conference action. J.V. starts at 5:30 p.m., with Varsity to follow. 


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