Boys Semis: R E Lee (Staunton) 62 Central of Woodstock 58 - FINAL

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End of 1Q: Robert E. Lee 11, Central-Woodstock 10.

Jayden Williams with four early points for the Leemen

 

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Lee's Jarvis Vaughan and Central's Luke Estep exchange jumpers Blaize Velvin then scores back-to-back plays.

Leemen lead 22-17. 2Q 4:44

 

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Akadeon Napier with a 3 to extend the Lee lead to 25-17 over Central. 2Q 3:14.

Back-to-back traditional three point plays for Central. Falcons trail Lee 27-25. 2Q 2:13

Central and Lee tied at 29-29. 2Q 1:18

 

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Half: Robert E. Lee 33, Central-Woodstock 29.

Jarvis Vaughan with an exclamation point dunk to end the half for the Leemen

 

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Jalen Henderson finds Jarvis Vaughan for a big alley-oop dunk to start the half. Lee leads Central 39-32. 3Q 6:40.

 

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Lee starts third with 10-3 run to take 43-32 lead. 5:07 left in third. Vaughan and Henderson with 4 each in the run. TO Falcons

 

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Jayden Williams with a 3 to extend the Lee lead to 46-34 over Central. 3Q 4:32.

Jarvis Vaughan now up to 18 points on the evening after a smooth jumper. Lee leads Central 48-34. 3Q 2:48

Jahleel Pettiford scores in transition off an assist from Blaize Velvin. Lee leads Central 52-39. 3Q 1:25.

End of 3Q: Robert E. Lee 52, Central-Woodstock 41

 

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Lee leading Central 57-47. 4Q 5:09

 

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Lee leads Central 57-50. 4Q 3:56

Central has cut the Lee lead to 57-52 and has the ball. 4Q 2:34

 

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Central has cut the Lee lead to 57-56. 1:15 left

 

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Are Vaughan and Williams the only two remaining starters from last year’s championship team?

 

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Lee now up 61-56 over Central.

45.3 seconds remaining

 

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Are Vaughan and Williams the only two remaining starters from last year’s championship team?

Yes - they lost a lot from last year - especially Darius George

 

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FINAL: Robert E. Lee 62, Central-Woodstock 58. Jarvis Vaughan with a huge performance for the Leemen, who will play for their second straight state championship Friday night vs. Gate City in Richmond. It's the rematch everyone's wanted all year long

 

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To much Vaughan. Every time Central tried to make it close, he answered. I don't think he gets enough credit for his defense. This kid can defend as well. The turning point was the offensive put back in the second quarter by Vaughan that just set things in motion for Lee. At that point, I knew Central was going to have a hard time making it close. I think he has a field day against Gate City and I think they will beat Gate City and repeat as state champions. Yep, I'm giving my pick right now and calling it right now (only my opinion) but I think RE Lee wins the state championship. Nobody can guard Mac, but you will see what some length can do to effect his shot, and I think Lee will defend him just well enough to win. Added to that, GC has no answer for Vaughan defensively in my opinion. RE LEE 64, Gate City 54. Yep, I think it's not a blowout by any means, but I don't think it's a nailbiter of a game. Lee wins by 8-11 points.

 

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FINAL: Robert E. Lee 62, Central-Woodstock 58. Jarvis Vaughan with a huge performance for the Leemen, who will play for their second straight state championship Friday night vs. Gate City in Richmond. It's the rematch everyone's wanted all year long

Lee opened up the third quarter with a 15-5 run to make the score 48-34. Important run because in the 4th with Lee holding a double digit lead they went into the 4 corners, and were awful. Five straight turnovers led to a 11-0 Central run. Lee held on down the stretch but barely.

Lee: Vaughan 25, Williams 12, Castle 6, Pettiford, Henderson, Velvin, and Elliston with 4 each.

Estep had big game for Central with 23 points.

 

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Lee opened up the third quarter with a 15-5 run to make the score 48-34. Important run because in the 4th with Lee holding a double digit lead they went into the 4 corners, and were awful. Five straight turnovers led to a 11-0 Central run. Lee held on down the stretch but barely.

Lee: Vaughan 25, Williams 12, Castle 6, Pettiford, Henderson, Velvin, and Elliston with 4 each.

Estep had big game for Central with 23 points.

Why in the world go 4 corners?

It seemed they had the momentum and were playing well at that time.

Plus Lee is not the best free throw shooting team at times this season.

Bottom line - I guess all that matters is that the won the game.