Frisco downs Lions, 72-60
December 2, 2009

By STEVE SHWARTS
Herald-Banner Staff

GREENVILLE -- Ben Dillard banked in 22 points, while Quince Jackson and Jarred Bryan pumped in 12 apiece to lead Frisco to a 72-60 victory over the Greenville Lions Tuesday night at the Lions Den.

The visiting Raccoons started out strong, outscoring Greenville 22-13 in the first quarter. But in the second quarter both teams scored 13 points, That left the Raccoons ahead 35-26 at halftime.

The third quarter was Greenville’s as the Lions outscored Frisco 23-12 to gain a 49-47 lead heading into the final quarter.

“Our defense played hard in the third quarter,” said Greenville coach Earl Claiborne. “The first half was ugly, but we kept playing hard.”

The fourth quarter however would prove to be the downfall for Greenville. The Lions were outscored 25-11 by the Raccoons.

“Costly turnovers cost us this game tonight,” said Claiborne.

Devonte Greene swished in 18 for Greenville. Byron Mack tallied 11 for the Lions, who are headed to the Lindale basketball tournament this Thursday. Dijuon Sheppard also chipped in nine for the Lions, who fell to 1-4 on the young season.

Varsity boys

Frisco 22 13 12 25 --72

Greenville 13 13 23 11 --60

F: Ben Dillard 22, Quince Jackson 12, Jarred Bryan 12, Julian Singleterry 9, P. Lahey 9, R.J. White 4, Jordan Baker 2, C. Kerns 2.

G: Devonte Green 18, Byron Mack 11, Dijuon Sheppard 9, Alton Dennis 7, Ladarrian Greene 5, N.J. Mason 4, Cal Crabtree 4, Preston Manning 2.

Records: F 2-2, G 1-4.

Next game: Greenville at Lindale tournament, Thursday.

Junior varsity boys

Frisco 14 19 24 12 --69

Greenville 3 16 2 13 --34

F: Drew Dennis 16, Dillon Sharfman 16.

G: Ladarian Davis 10.