Lions bounce back past Sherman
January 22, 2011

SHERMAN -- Greenville's Lions bounced back from a disappointing loss to Denison to down the Sherman Bearcats 55-51 on Friday in District 13-4A play.

"Very big win," said Greenville coach Marcus Smith, whose Lions improved to 2-4 in district play.

Smith said the Lions started off aggressively as they built a 17-7 lead in the first quarter.

"They made a few runs and we finished it off," he said.

Sawyer Harmon tossed in 14 points to lead the Lions and Marquise Taylor added 10.

Qualin Hayden fired in 26 points to lead Sherman and all scorers.

Greenville will enjoy an open date on Tuesday before resuming district play on Friday at Mount Pleasant.

Varsity boys

Greenville 17 10 12 16 --55

Sherman 7 18 14 12 --51

G: Dartanon Wilson 2, Ladarrien Davis 4, Blake Taylor 5, Jaquentin Patt 6, Kenneth Neal 6, Darion Neal 8, Marquise Taylor 10, Sawyer Harmon 14.

S: Qualin Hayden 26, Dane Osterman 8, Darrion Stoney 5.

Record: G 6-18, 2-4.

Next game: Greenville at Mount Pleasant, Friday.

Junior varsity boys

Greenville 8 11 14 12 --45

Sherman 17 18 19 14 --67

G: Travis Reed 8, Jamar Clark 7, Chris Bazor 7.

S: Jones 13.

Freshman boys

Greenville 5 12 10 8 --35

Sherman 13 8 7 9 --37

G: Jerry Dickeson 10, John Franklin 10.

S: Mundine 8.