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When March goes mad

Written by Robert Husseman, The Triplicate March 04, 2013 03:49 pm

Crescent Elk A’s Chee Shorty scored 16 points to help the Cougars defeat University Prep, 46-44. Del Norte Triplicate / Bryant Anderson

The Crescent City Jaycees 45th Annual 8th Grade Basketball Tournament is formally upon Del Norte County. Bring on the upsets!

In the AA division, Crescent Elk A trailed University Prep by eight points at the start of the fourth quarter but rallied to a 46-44 victory. The Cougars were the No. 8 seed in the bracket, University Prep the No. 1 seed.

“They dictated the pace of the game,” Crescent Elk A coach John Horner said. “They persevered.”

In the A-1 division, Smith River Blue held a 32-24 halftime lead before ultimately losing to Azalea, 67-59.

In the A-2 division, Redwood Red lost to Mendocino, 32-31, amid a controversial finish.

Crescent Elk A’s Nigel Hintz scored 14 points in the Cougars’ victory over University Prep. Del Norte Triplicate / Bryant Anderson

In the C division, Crescent Elk C advanced with a 45-21 win over Freshwater. The Cougars will play Grenada, which beat KRECR/Foursquare 72-5. Smith River White fell to Loleta, 46-41.

Scores for the Crescent Elk B/Monument contest in the B-1 division and Redwood White/Douglas City contest in the C division were unavailable at press time.

KRECR/Foursquare’s Kes-e-loh McQuillen handles the ball against Grenada. Del Norte Triplicate / Bryant Anderson

Check out Thursday’s Triplicate for additional bracket information.

Smith River Blue’s Corey Gardner angles for a layup against Azalea. Del Norte Triplicate / Bryant Anderson

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