Jeffersonville Red Devils Stage Comeback to Beat Warren Central 64-59 in Phil Cox Memorial Holiday Tournament
Key Points
- Jeffersonville Red Devils secured a 64-59 come-from-behind victory over Warren Central, advancing to the semifinals of Kokomo’s Phil Cox Memorial Holiday Tournament.
- Jef will face Mt. Vernon-Fortville in the semifinals, while the host Wildkats will take on South Bend Riley in the first semifinal.
- Junior forward P.J. Douglas played a pivotal role in the Red Devils' fourth-quarter rally, contributing 11 points in the final frame and leading the team with a total of 17 points.
- Senior guard Jeremy Rose and junior guard Michael Cooper also made significant contributions, scoring 15 points each, while junior big man Tre Singleton finished with 11 points.
- Jeff head coach Sherron Wilkerson emphasized the team's strength in having multiple players in double figures, highlighting the importance of sharing the basketball.
- Warren Central's Robert Walker led all scorers with 28 points, while the team's third-quarter performance saw them coming from behind to take a 45-43 lead heading into the final frame.
- Jeffersonville faced challenges with turnovers, particularly in the third quarter, where they experienced 20 turnovers, impacting their offensive rhythm.
- The Red Devils secured a slim 13-12 lead in the first quarter and extended it to 25-21 by halftime, with Cooper and Rose playing valuable roles in the team's offense.
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