Africentric Closer To Title Dream
Photo By Terry
Gilliam
by Mike Wachsman
Posted 03-20-09
Ashar Harris and Shardai Morrison-Fountain know that there are no more
tomorrows after this weekend, so they're trying to make the most of the
little time they have left at Africentric. The two seniors paced the Nubians
to a 39-33 victory over top-ranked Convoy Crestview in a Division IV
semifinal Thursday afternoon at Value City Arena, and will face defending
champion Berlin Hiland in the title game Saturday morning at 10:45.
Harris was her usual self, getting herself involved in all of the action
and finishing with 15 points and seven rebounds. Morrison-Fountain added 11
points for the Nubians, who shot just 32.3 percent from the floor but
connected on 19-of-24 free throws.
In boys' action, Northland won a hard-fought 70-64 contest over Grove City,
putting them into Saturday's regional final, where the Vikings will take on
Dublin Scioto. Jared Sullinger led the way for Northland with 23 points and
14 rebounds, winning his head to head battle with Grove City's talented big
man Jon Smith, who netted 13 points and eight boards.
In Division II Columbus DeSales blasted Elida 66-45 Wednesday night,
getting 19 points from Nick Kellogg. The Stallions will face Vermilion
Saturday afternoon at 3 pm at Bowling Green.