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CAT Tracks for December 31, 2016
MARLIN CHRISTMAS CLASSIC |
UPDATE:
The third time proved to be the charm for the Cairo Pilots as they defeated the tournament host Arnold Marlins by a score of 76-63.
From the Panama City News Herald:
The Marlins' disappointing run through the Marlin Christmas Classic game to an end with their third defeat in as many days.
With the win, Cairo claimed seventh place in the tourney and Arnold finished eighth. Dave Taylor and Damarius Taylor combined to score 58 of Cairo's 76 points, as Dave led the way with 35 and Damarius followed with 23.
Adonis Covington led the Marlins with 18 points, while Zach Sinclair scored 17, and Ty Francis 10. Brandon Beezley also had seven points.
Yesterday's update follows...
UPDATE:
The Cairo Pilots lost their second game in the tournament to the Centennial (TN) Cougars by a score of 74-60.
From the Panama City News Herald:
The Cougars moved into the consolation bracket finals with the victory and will next take on Marshall County (Ky.) Friday at 1:15 p.m. Cairo will face Arnold at 10:15 a.m.
Drew Joiner led Centennial with 22 points, while Tre Carlton added 15 points. Hayden Pearson and Isaac Bailey had seven each. Damarius Taylor led Cairo with 18 points, with Dave Taylor adding 14, and Malachi Brown 10.
Yesterday's update follows...
UPDATE:
The Cairo Pilots lost their first game in the tournament to the White County (TN) Warriors by a score of 78-64.
From the Panama City News Herald:
The Warriors made 11 threes on the day, with Pierce Whitehead leading the way with five 3-pointers en route to a game-high 26 points. Jared Carter added 18 points for White County, with Saylor Wilson scoring 11, and Malik Murray eight.
Damarius Taylor made five 3-pointers to lead the Pilots with 27 points. Dave Taylor added 14 points and Jaman Brown had eight.
White County will next take on Bartram Trail in the first boys' semifinal today at 4:30 p.m. Cairo falls into the losers' bracket and will take on Centennial today (Thursday) at 10:15 a.m.
The original post follows...
Once again, the Pilots made the trip to Panama City Beach, Florida to play basketball at Arnold High School...
...and I need to quit watching.
When I tuned in, Cairo was up 17-7...
...but as I was typing this missive, White County took a 19-17 lead.
From PBSLIVE
Cairo (Ill.) 76, Arnold 63
Centennial (Tenn.) 74, Cairo (Ill.) 60
In the first boys' game of the day, White County (8-3) put on a shooting exhibition to cruise past Cairo (2-7) and advance to today's semifinal round.
