MHSAA Third Round 1A/4A Results and Report
Mississippi Coliseum
Jackson, MS
Thursday March 1, 2018
1A
#67, #4 Wheeler (30-2) (Wheeler) 78
#101, #7 Coffeeville (22-11) (Coffeeville) 66
I figured this game would come down to the wire and it didn’t disappoint at all. Two evenly matched teams fighting to keep going. Coffeeville got two outstanding performances from Zavion “Zay” Jones (6-2 ’18 PG Coffeeville 25 pts 2 3’s 7-8 ft 17 reb, 11 in 2nd half, 3 ast 3 st) and Stantavious “Stan” Spearman (6-0 ’18 SG Coffeeville 26 pts, 16 in 2nd half, 5 3’s 5 reb). Its wasn’t enough to overcome the showing from Jalon Beene (5-11 ’19 G/F Wheeler 22 pts 11 reb 2 ast) and Alex Wilson (6-0 ’18 SG Wheeler 25 pts 7-13 fg 6 3’s 5 reb). Beene was the Player of the Game.
Wheeler (traveled 212 miles)
’18’s
Luke McBrayer 6-6 F/C 8 pts 12 reb 3 ast 4 blk
Cole Swinney 5-10 PG 15 pts 4 reb 5 ast 2 st
’20’s
Jacob James 6-0 G/F 5 pts 7 reb 2 ast
Coffeeville (traveled 128 miles)
’18’s
Jordan Austin 5-9 SG 10 pts 2 3’s 6 reb 2 ast
’19’s
Xavier Steen 6-2 F/C 7 reb 2 ast 2 blk
Magnolia Hoops Player of the Game
Jalon Beene
5-11 ’19 G/F
Wheeler
22 pts 11 reb 2 ast
#12, #1 Okolona (29-2) (Okolona) 80
#55, #3 East Marion (23-4) (Columbia) 54
In what I deemed to be the 1A State Championship Game, Okolona showed just how dominant they can be. The senior trio of Cameron “Cam” Smith (6-5 ’18 G/F Okolona 19 pts 10 reb 7 ast), Jaylon “J-Mo” Bailey (6-0 ’18 G Okolona 28 pts, 20 in 2nd half, 10 reb 2 ast 2 st) and Ladarrius “Moo Moo’ Spears (6-6 ’18 F/C Okolona 10 pts 8 reb 3 blk 2 st) led Okolona to the victory. Bailey was Player of the Game while Spears could also be noted for holding East Marion stud junior John Rawls (6-8 ’19 F/C East Marion 10 reb 3 ast 4 blk) to 2 points while not allowing him to hit a field goal. Smith messed around and nearly got a triple-double in his effort. Freshmen duo of Vashon Sims (6-3 ’21 G/F East Marion 13 pts 3 reb) and Caleb Rawls (6-5 ’21 F East Marion 11 pts 9 reb) had solid performances in their first Big House visit of many more to come. They were the buzz around the stadium. East Marion will be the favorite in 1A next year.
Okolona (traveled 174 miles)
’19’s
Jacorrius “Tudy” Stanfield 5-9 PG 9 pts 4 reb 5 ast 8 st
Jamal Moore 6-3 G/F 11 pts 2 3’s 2 reb 2 ast
East Marion (traveled 87 miles)
’18’s
Ja’Mario Marsalis 5-9 SG 12 pts 4 3’s 2 reb
’19’s
Flenard McLin 5-11 G 9 pts 4 reb
Magnolia Hoops Player of the Game
Jaylon “J-Mo” Bailey
6-0 ’18 G
Okolona
28 pts, 20 in 2nd half, 10 reb 2 ast 2 st
#84, #5 Ashland (22-11) (Ashland) 68
#142, #10 Montgomery County (21-10) (Kilmichael) 47
Ashland had the playoff experience and it showed as they got the victory over a scrappy Montgomery County team. DeAnthony Tipler (5-11 ’18 G Ashland 22 pts 2 3’s 6-6 ft 11 reb 5 ast 4 st) was Player of the Game while Decoreyon Small (5-11 G Montgomery County 12 pts 7 reb 3 ast) had a very solid game fro Montgomery County.
Ashland (traveled 207 miles)
’18’s
Taron Terry 6-3 F 9 pts 5 reb
Jamarquis Everett 5-10 PG 8 pts 2 3’s 4 ast
Ocquavion Agyekum 6-1 F 17 pts 8-11 fg
’19’s
Eric Bell 5-10 F 5 pts 4 reb 2 ast
Montgomery County (traveled 102 miles)
’18’s
Katazion Winfrey 6-2 11 pts 3 reb
’19’s
Daterrious Williams 5-11 20 pts 8-15 fg 4 3’s 7 reb 2 ast
Magnolia Hoops Player of the Game
DeAnthony Tipler
5-11 ’18 G
Ashland
22 pts 2 3’s 6-6 ft 11 reb 5 ast 4 st
#40, #2 Houlka (26-6) (Houlka) 65
#100, #6 Leake County (20-10) (Walnut Grove) 53
Houlka got by Leake County and will advance to the next round. Ma’Darius Hobson (6-3 ’18 G/F Houlka 14 pts 8-9 ft 13 reb 2 ast 2 blk) was Player of the Game with his solid performance. Jaqavious “DaShun” Berry (6-0 ’20 G Houlka 20 pts 8-10 ft 2 ast) and Jertavious “Smooty” Turner (5-8 ’18 PG Houlka 9 pts 4-6 fg 6 reb 6 ast 2 st) were impressive for Houlka while Jaylon Giles (6-2 ’19 F Leake County 23 pts, 16 in 2nd half, 10-17 fg 13 reb 2 ast 2 blk) had a strong showing for Leake County. Leake County will be a contenteder next year.
Houlka (traveled 168 miles)
’18’s
Elijah “Keshun” Buchanan 6-0 F 14 pts 3 3’s 4 reb
Leake County (traveled 63 miles)
’19’s
Jamarie Weathers 6-1 G 15 pts 5 reb
Magnolia Hoops Player of the Game
Ma’Darius Hobson
6-3 ’18 G/F
Houlka
14 pts 8-9 ft 13 reb 2 ast 2 blk
Magnolia Hoops 1A Game of the Day
Wheeler 78
Coffeeville 66
Magnolia Hoops 1A Head of the Class
2018: Cam Smith
6-7 G/F Okolona
2019: Jaylon Giles
6-2 F Leake County
2020: DaShun Berry
6-0 G Houlka
2021: Caleb Rawls
6-5 F East Marion
Magnolia Hoops 1A Starting 5
Cam Smith
6-6 ’18 G/F Okolona
Zay Jones
6-2 ’18 PG Coffeeville
DeAnthony Tipler
5-11 ’18 G Ashland
Jaylon Bailey
6-0 ’18 G Okolona
Jaylon Giles
6-2 F ’19 Leake County
4A
#14, #3 Corinth (22-9) (Corinth) 67
#20, #4 Florence (25-8) (Florence) 57
Corinth made an amazing comeback to get to the next round. You could take your pick or Players of the Game for the Warriors. Actual honors go to Shyron Rodgers (6-4 ’18 F/C Corinth 13 pts 4-5 fg 5-7 ft). Others in contention were JonDarius “JonD” Warren (6-0 ’18 PG Corinth 21 pts 2 3’s 9-12 ft 4 reb), Axavius “Tada” Stricklen (6-0 ’18 G Corinth 16 pts 8-9 ft 5 reb 2 st) James “Will” Gardner (6-2 ’18 G/F Corinth 5 pts 6 reb 5 ast). Florence was led by Jaylen Forbes (6-4 ’19 G/F 28 pts 10-17 fg 3 3’s 5-6 ft 9 reb 3 ast 2 blk 2 st). Florence will be back in Jackson and be a serious contender next year.
Corinth (traveled 239 miles)
’20’s
Dontayvious “DT” Sheffield 5-9 G 12 pts 6-11 fg 2 reb 4 ast 2 st
Florence (traveled 14 miles)
’19’s
Jaylon Johnson 6-4 F 4 pts 4 reb 2 ast
Wayne Lewis 6-1 10 pts 2 3’s 4 reb 2 ast
’20’s
Jaquan McDonel 6-2 8 pts 4-7 fg 3 reb 3 ast
Magnolia Hoops Player of the Game
Shyron Rodgers
6-4 ’18 F/C
Corinth
13 pts 4-5 fg 5-7 ft
#28, #5 New Hope (23-7) (Columbus) 78
#75, #13 Lanier (12-17) (Jackson) 50
The twin towers of New Hope came to play. Andrew Junkin (7-0 ’18 C New Hope 24 pts 10-13 fg 13 reb 4 blk) and Tyler Stevenson (6-8 ’18 G/F New Hope 23 pts 15 reb 4 blk) both changed the game and made it difficult for Lanier. Junkin was Player of the Game.
New Hope (traveled 164 miles)
’18’s
Kyree Fields 6-1 G 10 pts 8-10 ft 3 reb
Tyrece Jackson 5-9 G 4 pts 3 reb 5 ast
’20’s
R.L. Mattix 5-10 SG 13 pts 3 3’s 2 reb 2 ast
Lanier (traveled 3 miles)
’19’s
Earl Smith 6-4 G 19 pts 3 3’s 4-4 ft 8 reb 2 ast
’20’s
Quandarius Studaway 5-9 PG 12 pts 5-6 ft 4 reb
Magnolia Hoops Player of the Game
Andrew Junkin
7-0 ’18 C
New Hope
24 pts 10-13 fg 13 reb 4 blk
#34, #7 Noxubee County (19-13) (Macon) 57
#8, #1 Raymond (27-6) (Raymond) 81
The Raymond senior duo of Cameron Woodall (6-6 ’18 F Raymond 16 pts 6-7 fg 5 reb 5 ast) and SharDarrion “Phat” Allen (6-1 ’18 G Raymond 20 pts 7-10 fg 5-6 ft 4 reb 3 ast) proved to be a deadly combo for Noxubee County. Jaquarius Smith (6-5 ’18 F Noxubee County 30 pts, 25 in 2nd half, 11-17 fg 8-13 ft 6 reb) had a stellar game for the Tigers.
Noxubee County (traveled 130 miles)
’19’s
Dekylan Malone 5-9 5 pts 3 reb 2 ast
Dantonio Deloach 6-4 10 pts 4-7 fg 7 reb
Raymond (traveled 20 miles)
’18’s
Jared Keyes 5-10 8 pts 3 reb
’19’s
Jakorie Smith 6-5 F 14 pts 6-8 fg 3 reb
Magnolia Hoops Player of the Game
SharDarrion “Phat” Allen
6-1 ’18 G
Raymond
20 pts 7-10 fg 5-6 ft 4 reb 3 ast
#9, #2 Gentry (30-3) (Indianola) 67
#38, #9 South Pike (21-9) (Magnolia) 56
Gentry survived the late surge from South Pike to get the victory. Cartisco “Bill” Brown (5-8 ’18 G Gentry 31 pts 5 3’s 9 reb 2 st) earned Player of the Game honors with his strong performance. Jalon Andrews (6-5 ’18 F/C South Pike 5 pts 2-3 fg 15 reb 11 blk) had possibly the most dominant defensive performances of the day.
Gentry (traveled 98 miles)
’18’s
Ernest “E-Man” Minton 6-5 F 6 pts 3-5 fg 9 reb
’19’s
Darrius “Chip” Clark 6-5 G/F 10 pts 5-7 fg 6 reb 2 ast 2 st
’20’s
Joshujuan Townsend 6-0 G 7 pts 3 reb 2 ast
South Pike (traveled 38 miles)
’19’s
Demarcus Ellzey 6-0 SG 11 pts 2 3’s 4 reb 3 ast 2 st
DeVonta Harrell 5-8 5 reb 4 ast 2 st
Veiontae Gardner 6-3 8 pts 4-4 fg 2 reb
’20’s
Justin Williams 5-5 20 pts 5-9 fg 4 reb 3 ast 3 st
Magnolia Hoops Player of the Game
Cartisco “Bill” Brown
5-8 ’18 G
Gentry
31 pts 5 3’s 9 reb 2 st
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