Rockwall survives three overtimes to beat Greenville Lions
February 10, 2010

Herald-Banner Staff

Rockwall spoiled Greenville’s plan of clinching a playoff berth by downing the Lions 66-60 in three overtimes on Tuesday.

“Rockwall outplayed Greenville tonight,” said Greenville coach Earl Claiborne. “We had plenty of opportunities to close out this game, but didn’t.”

The Lions, who’ll face Rockwall-Heath at home on Friday, still hold a two-game lead over the Hawks in the battle for fourth place in the District 10-4A standings after Rockwall-Heath lost 49-39 to Highland Park.

Wesley Davis fired in 16 points and Hunter Jorgensen and Micah Griffey each pumped in 10 points to lead the visiting Yellowjackets.

Devonte Green banked in 20 points for Greenville. Dijuon Sheppard tallied 12 points for the Lions and had a dunk in the contest.

Alton Dennis chipped in 11 points for Greenville.

Varsity boys

Rockwall 19 4 10 12 5 7 9 --66

Greenville 14 12 8 11 5 7 3 --60

R: Wesley Davis 16, Hunter Jorgensen 10, Micah Griffey 10, Griffin Fraser 9, Taylor Oden 6, Collin Schmucker 4, Adam Dingwell 4, Blake Sandlin 3, Luke Wardell 2, Landon Knight 2.

G: Devonte Green 20, Dijuon Sheppard 12, Alton Dennis 11, N.J. Mason 5, Cal Crabtree 5, Manon Steward 3, Byron Mack 2, Ladarrain Green 2.

Records: R 9-18, 4-8; G 13-16, 7-5.

Next game: Rockwall-Heath at Greenville, Friday.

Junior varsity boys

Rockwall 13 10 27 9 --59

Greenville 16 19 7 13 --55

R: Crawford 15, Rhodes 10.

G: Jaquinton Patt 15, Sawyer Harmon 14.