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The Reedley Pirates rode a balanced
scoring attack to a 80-53 victory over the Corcoran Panthers in their
opening tilt in the 53rd annual Polly Wilhelmsen Tournament in
Visalia. With the victory the Pirates improved their
season record to 8-0.
The Pirates shrugged off a two point
deficit after one quarter to outscore the Panthers 28-14 in the second
frame. During the quarter Abel Lucca canned three three
pointers, Jon Wallen scored seven, and Pepijn Dekker six, including
four for four from the line, to propel Reedley to a 45-33 half-time
advantage.
During the second half Darren
Minami's crew intensified their defensive effort to stifle the
Panthers. Reedley held Corcoran to 20 points in the half while
tallying 35 themselves. The Pirates' strong effort was inspired
by point guard Jon Lepp's aggressive play. Lepp scored six
points and dished out six assists during the half.
On the night the Pirates were led in
scoring by Lucca with 19. Dekker added 14 and Colin Hofer
contributed 13 with a strong all-around effort. Wallen and Lepp
both reached double digits with 10 points apiece.
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