Lions fall to Newman Smith
January 30, 2010

Herald-Banner Staff

Al Lasker fired in 15 points, while Randall Joyner pumped in 12 to lead the Newman Smith Trojans to a 64-42 victory over the Greenville Lions at the Lions Den Friday.

Newman Smith is now 19-9 overall, 9-0 in District 10-4A play. Greenville falls to 11-15 overall, 5-4 in district play.

Devonte Green banked in 19 points for Greenville. Alton Dennis tallied six.

The Lions led for much of the early going, building a 14-10 advantage before the first quarter ended.

Newman Smith rallied in the second quarter to tie the game 26-26 at the half.

The visiting Trojans took control in the second half, outscoring the Lions 22-12 and 16-4 over the last two periods.

“We had too many turnovers, combined with poor shooting and good defense,” said Lions coach Earl Clairborne. “We’ll go back to work on Monday and hopefully we’ll have a better result on Tuesday at R.L. Turner.”

Varsity boys

Newman Smith 10 16 22 16 --64

Greenville 14 12 12 4 --42

NS: Al Lasker 15, Randall Joyner 12, Jalil Speed 10, Kevin Hall 8, Ed Williams 7, Daron Malviren 5, Will Allen 4, Trai Pickney 3.

G: Devonte Green 19, Alton Dennis 6, Dijuon Sheppard 4, Byron Mack 3, N.J. Mason 3, Blake Taylor 3, Ladarrain Green 2, Dominique Mitchell 2.

Records: NS 19-9, 9-0; G 11-15, 5-4.

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

Junior varsity boys

Newman Smith 13 14 19 16 --62

Greenville 12 12 14 15 --53

NS: Seaife 13, Johnson 12.

G: Ladarian Davis 19, Sawyer Harmon 17, Tristian Farley 12.