Sherman spoils Lions' home opener
November 26, 2008

By STEVE SHWARTS
Herald-Banner Staff

GREENVILLE -- The Sherman Bearcats spoiled Greenville’s home opener, handing the Lions a 74-36 loss on Tuesday night.

The visiting Bearcats, who ran their record to 3-0, jumped out to a 29-4 lead in the first quarter. Sherman built the advantage to 48-9 by halftime.

Greenville showed some life in the third quarter, outscoring the Bearcats 20-11.

Sherman put the game away with a 15-7 advantage in the final quarter.

Carmen Clark banked in 20 points to lead Sherman, putting down two dunks.

Andre Bryan chipped in 16 points, Gregg Jackson added 12 and Andrew Dick tossed in 11.

For Greenville, Devonte Green chipped in 14 points.

Dijuon Sheppard tallied six points for the Lions. Alton Dennis poured in five points for Greenville. Jarel Nelson and N.J. Mason each drained three points apiece. Aaron Johnson tallied four points for Greenville.

Varsity boys
Sherman 29 19 11 15 --74
Greenville 4 5 20 7 --36

S: Andre Bryant 16, Gregg Jackson 12, Andrew Dick 11, Andrew Hightower 8, Trey Jones 7, Carmen Clark 20.
G: Devonte Green 14, Dijuon Sheppard 6, Alton Dennis 5, Aaron Johnson 4, N.J. Mason 3, Jarel Nelson 3, Cal Crabtree 2.

Records: S 3-0, G 1-2.

Junior varsity boys
Sherman 15 22 8 20 --65
Greenville 11 15 9 10 --45

S: Robert Mason 13, Ray Stone 12.
G:Deundra Williams 13, Chase Wofford 9.