Red Imps wrap up 5A East South Division Crown

Red Imps wrap up 5A East South Division Crown

Final from Patriot Arena: East Jr. High 47, Marion Jr. High 43

By the Times Sports Staff

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The East Junior High Red Imps clinched the 5A East’s south division with a come from behind win against the Marion Jr.

Patriots Monday Night at Patriot Arena by a final count of 47-43. The Red Imps found themselves down 10 points with a little under two minutes to go in the third quarter, but rallied for the 4 point win. The Red Imps improved to 18-3 overall, 13-1 in conference and 8-0 in south division play.

Marion held a 13-10 lead after one quarter and led 24-20 at halftime. The Jr. Patriots led 34-30 at the end of three. The Red Imps then outscored the Pats by a count of 17-9 in the fourth to come away with the win.

Kameron Barnes led the way for the Red Imps with a game high 18 points and 9 rebounds A’Moris Hudson scored 12 points and 8 rebounds.

Aniez Jones chipped in 7 points and Bradford Cooley scored 6.

Marion was lead in scoring by 8th grader Jaiden Forrest.

Red Imps are Champs! The East Junior High Red Imps clinched the 5A East’s South Division Monday night with a come-from-behind win against the Marion Junior Pats in Marion.

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