Newman Smith downs Lions in district play
January 3, 2010

Herald-Banner Staff

CARROLLTON -- Newman Smith’s defending District 10-4A champion Trojans handed the Greenville Lions a 61-47 district loss on Saturday.

The Trojans outscored Greenville in each of the first three quarters to build leads of 14-6, 33-22 and 48-34.

Al Lasker and Randall Joyner, who were two all-district football selections for the Trojans, both fired in 13 points to lead Newman Smith. Jalil Speed added 12 points.

Byron Mack topped the Lions and all scorers with 16 points. Devonte Green and Preston Manning both chipped in eight points.

Greenville dropped to 8-12 for the season and 1-1 in district play.

Newman Smith improved to 11-9 overall and 2-0 in district.

Varsity boys

Greenville 6 16 12 13 --47

Newman Smith 14 19 15 13 --61

G: Byron Mack 16, Devonte Green 8, Preston Manning 8, Ladarrain Green 6, N.J. Mason 2, Manon Steward 2, Dijoun Sheppard 1.

NS: Al Lasker 13, Randall Joyner 13, Jalil Speed 12, Daron Malvern 9, Tripp Abbott 4, Will Allen 6, Ed Williams 2, Trey Pickney 2.

Record: G 8-12, 1-1; NS 11-9, 2-0.

Next game: R.L. Turner at Greenville, Tuesday.