Apex 67, Middle Creek 56

This match up features conference opponents from the same city, these teams probably know each other better than any in the tournament. Of course Yorel Hawkins got the first basket of the game. Apex leads after one, 15-13. A rebound and basket as the buzzer went off brought Middle Creek to within one of the Cougars at the half. Marcus Kitts has played well.

The Mustangs opened the second half with two Kip Kelley three-pointers and now lead 36-30. It has been a slow scoring quarter and ends with Apex up one, 39-38. Apex's Hawkins and Middle Creek's Garrias Adams trade three-pointers. Hawkins has a ton of points and two more baskets brings the lead to seven. Apex holds the lead and wins their first game of the tournament! Yorel Hawkins has been incredible - 18 points in the fourth quarter and 39 points overall, bringing his total to 93 points which is the 9th best three day total in tournament history.

Middle Creek 13 16 9 18 - 56
Apex 15 15 9 28 - 67

Middle Creek - G. Adams 25, M. Kitts 13, K. Kelley 10, S. Cook 4, M. Frongello 2 Leading rebounder - M. Kitts 14. Assist leader - G. Adams 4.

Apex - Y. Hawkins 39, A. Fiedler 16, S. Cook 4, M. Frongello 2, E. Carter 2.
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