Boys East Rockingham vs RE Lee
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I’m expecting an in-depth postgame commentary
I try to get the scores out between the quarters to keep everyone updated but I also film all my sons games. It's something I wish I had to show him from back in the day when I was in school and playing. The team films aren't very good quality so I just decided to do it myself. Haven't missed a game yet.
Lee was better tonight. They were more aggressive on the boards, attacking the rim and hustling for loose balls. East Rock kept things close early shooting the ball well and switching defenses but went away from it in the second half.
Lee had a scary moment in the second half, Jarvis Vaughn got a break away and lost his footing as he went up for a dunk. Thankfully he returned to the floor minutes later and didn't shown any signs.
Both teams move on and should do well in region play.
Patrick Hite, phite@newsleader.com
STAUNTON - Jahleel Pettiford was looking at the photos of basketball state champions hanging on the wall of Paul Hatcher Gymnasium Friday night.
In several of the photos, the Robert E. Lee team had four first-place trophies lined up in front of them, one each for titles won in the regular-season, district tournament, regional tournament and state tournament.
Robert E. Lee's Jalen Henderson (center) looks up to the trophy they just received after they defeat East Rockingham to win the Shenandoah District boys basketball championship, played in Staunton on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader
The goal for this year's Leemen team, Pettiford said, is to take a photo at the end of the season with those four trophies lined up in front of the players.
Last year, despite a state title, Lee High didn't win the regional tournament, losing to Madison County. So this year's team could do last year's one better.
After Friday, Lee (21-3) added the second trophy of the season, beating East Rockingham 59-45 in the Shenandoah District boys basketball tournament championship game.
Jarvis Vaughan led four Lee players in double figures with 14, 10 coming in the second half. Jayden Williams finished with 11, while Pettiford and Jalen Henderson both had 10 in the win.
Robert E. Lee's Jarvis Vaughan takes the ball to the basket as East Rockingham's Dalton Jefferson guards during the Shenandoah District boys basketball championship in Staunton on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (Photo: Mike Tripp/The News Leader)
Maybe it wasn't as exciting as last year's see-saw game in which Lee won by six in the conference championship, but for Lee it was just as satisfying, especially considering that the one loss in district play this season for Lee came at the hands of East Rock (18-7).
These two teams have developed a healthy rivalry over the past few years.
"It's always fun," said Lee coach Terrell Mickens, who was named Shenandoah District coach of the year after the game. "I enjoy going up against Coach [Carey] Keyes. We compete, our guys compete and it's always nice."
When Vaughan hit a bucket to open the second quarter, Lee went in front by five, but East Rock scored the next six points on a pair of 3s by 6-foot-6 Jefferson Dalton, who finished with 22 points.
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Robert E. Lee's Jayden Williams takes the ball around an East Rockingham player during the Shenandoah District boys basketball championship in Staunton on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (Photo: Mike Tripp/The News Leader)
The lead changed hands five more times before Tre Simmons scored to give Lee a 27-25 lead at halftime.
Vaughan, who was named Shenandoah District player of the year following the game, had trouble getting his points in the first half, finishing with just four.
East Rock mixed their defenses against Lee, including playing some matchup zone, something Keyes isn't usually a fan of playing.
"But we talked about it yesterday and I know some teams have had some success with some zone against them," Keyes said. "We did that at times and I thought that bothered them a little bit."
The story of the game, according to the East Rock coach, was rebounding. He thought the Eagles defense played a solid game throughout, but they couldn't get rebounds and Lee was able to get out in transition and score.
And when Vaughan wasn't scoring early, Jayden Williams took over. He had three big 3s in the first half and kept the team steady in the first half. And Lee was very balanced in the first half with nine different players scoring.
"I don't think we rely on Jarvis," Mickens said. "We love him. We enjoy having him, but we don't rely on him. I feel like we have guys who can step in and fill that void."
Robert E. Lee's Everett Castle takes the ball up to the basket for two points during the Shenandoah District boys basketball championship in Staunton on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (Photo: Mike Tripp/The News Leader)
Williams came up with a steal to start the third quarter and passed it ahead to Pettiford who scored for a four-point lead. Then, about midway through the quarter, Lee went on an 8-0 run to take a 42-30 lead. Vaughan and Jalen Henderson both had four apiece in the spurt.
East Rock cut the lead to six twice, but could get no closer.
Vaughan gave Lee fans, as well as himself, a scare in the second half. He picked up a loose ball and had a clear path to the basket for a dunk, but he slipped and hobbled off the side of the court.
He eventually returned and, after the game, he said it was sore, but thought it would be fine before the team's next game.
Lee now prepares to open regional play with a home game against Clarke County Tuesday night. Pettiford said last year starting regionals he thought the Leemen were playing their best ball of the year. He's not sure that's the case this time around. He sees room for improvement.
"We're going to get to that level next week," the senior said. "We'll get back to that level."
As for East Rock, not much changed for them Friday. They didn't get a championship trophy, but they're still the No. 2 seed coming out of the district and will host George Mason. That had already been determined before the game started Friday.
"Our message coming in was we wanted to win the district championship," Keyes said. "That's always one of our goals each season. So we were here to win. We just said let's play, let's have fun, get after it and see what happens. I thought we came out loose and played well. They're tough to keep off the boards."
East Rock played Mason in summer ball and Keyes said they play very good, fundamental ball and shoot well.
"It will be a battle on Tuesday night," he said.
STAUNTON - Jahleel Pettiford was looking at the photos of basketball state champions hanging on the wall of Paul Hatcher Gymnasium Friday night.
In several of the photos, the Robert E. Lee team had four first-place trophies lined up in front of them, one each for titles won in the regular-season, district tournament, regional tournament and state tournament.
Robert E. Lee's Jalen Henderson (center) looks up to the trophy they just received after they defeat East Rockingham to win the Shenandoah District boys basketball championship, played in Staunton on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader
The goal for this year's Leemen team, Pettiford said, is to take a photo at the end of the season with those four trophies lined up in front of the players.
Last year, despite a state title, Lee High didn't win the regional tournament, losing to Madison County. So this year's team could do last year's one better.
After Friday, Lee (21-3) added the second trophy of the season, beating East Rockingham 59-45 in the Shenandoah District boys basketball tournament championship game.
Jarvis Vaughan led four Lee players in double figures with 14, 10 coming in the second half. Jayden Williams finished with 11, while Pettiford and Jalen Henderson both had 10 in the win.
Robert E. Lee's Jarvis Vaughan takes the ball to the basket as East Rockingham's Dalton Jefferson guards during the Shenandoah District boys basketball championship in Staunton on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (Photo: Mike Tripp/The News Leader)
Maybe it wasn't as exciting as last year's see-saw game in which Lee won by six in the conference championship, but for Lee it was just as satisfying, especially considering that the one loss in district play this season for Lee came at the hands of East Rock (18-7).
These two teams have developed a healthy rivalry over the past few years.
"It's always fun," said Lee coach Terrell Mickens, who was named Shenandoah District coach of the year after the game. "I enjoy going up against Coach [Carey] Keyes. We compete, our guys compete and it's always nice."
When Vaughan hit a bucket to open the second quarter, Lee went in front by five, but East Rock scored the next six points on a pair of 3s by 6-foot-6 Jefferson Dalton, who finished with 22 points.
Robert E. Lee's Jayden Williams takes the ball around an East Rockingham player during the Shenandoah District boys basketball championship in Staunton on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (Photo: Mike Tripp/The News Leader)
The lead changed hands five more times before Tre Simmons scored to give Lee a 27-25 lead at halftime.
Vaughan, who was named Shenandoah District player of the year following the game, had trouble getting his points in the first half, finishing with just four.
East Rock mixed their defenses against Lee, including playing some matchup zone, something Keyes isn't usually a fan of playing.
"But we talked about it yesterday and I know some teams have had some success with some zone against them," Keyes said. "We did that at times and I thought that bothered them a little bit."
The story of the game, according to the East Rock coach, was rebounding. He thought the Eagles defense played a solid game throughout, but they couldn't get rebounds and Lee was able to get out in transition and score.
And when Vaughan wasn't scoring early, Jayden Williams took over. He had three big 3s in the first half and kept the team steady in the first half. And Lee was very balanced in the first half with nine different players scoring.
"I don't think we rely on Jarvis," Mickens said. "We love him. We enjoy having him, but we don't rely on him. I feel like we have guys who can step in and fill that void."
Robert E. Lee's Everett Castle takes the ball up to the basket for two points during the Shenandoah District boys basketball championship in Staunton on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (Photo: Mike Tripp/The News Leader)
Williams came up with a steal to start the third quarter and passed it ahead to Pettiford who scored for a four-point lead. Then, about midway through the quarter, Lee went on an 8-0 run to take a 42-30 lead. Vaughan and Jalen Henderson both had four apiece in the spurt.
East Rock cut the lead to six twice, but could get no closer.
Vaughan gave Lee fans, as well as himself, a scare in the second half. He picked up a loose ball and had a clear path to the basket for a dunk, but he slipped and hobbled off the side of the court.
He eventually returned and, after the game, he said it was sore, but thought it would be fine before the team's next game.
Lee now prepares to open regional play with a home game against Clarke County Tuesday night. Pettiford said last year starting regionals he thought the Leemen were playing their best ball of the year. He's not sure that's the case this time around. He sees room for improvement.
"We're going to get to that level next week," the senior said. "We'll get back to that level."
As for East Rock, not much changed for them Friday. They didn't get a championship trophy, but they're still the No. 2 seed coming out of the district and will host George Mason. That had already been determined before the game started Friday.
"Our message coming in was we wanted to win the district championship," Keyes said. "That's always one of our goals each season. So we were here to win. We just said let's play, let's have fun, get after it and see what happens. I thought we came out loose and played well. They're tough to keep off the boards."
East Rock played Mason in summer ball and Keyes said they play very good, fundamental ball and shoot well.
"It will be a battle on Tuesday night," he said.
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