Barons Win Over Oakland

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The Brewton-Parker College men's basketball team split their games last week as they fell to Coastal Georgia, but bounced back with a win over Oakland City. vs. Coastal

The Barons continued their regular season campaign on December 13, coming up short 5464 against the Coastal Georgia Mariners. The Barons did everything possible but were unable to overcome the Mariners' deficit. The Barons fell behind in the first half and never managed to steal the momentum.

At halftime, the scoreboard saw Brewton-Parker down 36-44. The Barons rallied in the second half but couldn't bridge the gap effectively. Tommy J Tisdale III led the scoring for the Barons with 15 points, followed by Bobby Blackwell III, who notched 10 points, including crucial blocks towards the game's end. Ferlin Joseph Jr. and Dre Burroughs each added 7 points.

The Barons saw great performances from Bobby Blackwell III, who had several late-game blocks, giving the Barons opportunities to cut the lead and mount a comeback. Unfortunately, the efficient play of the Mainers prevented the Barons from closing the gap.

Additional notable performances for the Barons came from Kendall Norrington Jr., who grabbed five boards and scored four points, and Sam Faraday-Bensley, who recorded five points and a couple of steals. On a defensive note, Blackwell III completed the game with three blocks, leading to key stops for the Barons to try to keep them in the game. vs. Oakland

In a heart-stopping finish at Coffin Gymnasium, the Brewton-Parker Barons secured a narrow 85-83 victory over the Oakland City Mighty Oaks on December 14. The Barons look to rally behind the momentum of this win and carry it through with them the rest of the season. The Barons were led by the stand out play of Tommy J Tisdale III and teammates.

The Barons led at halftime with a score of 47-36, riding high on strategic plays and great defense. Tommy J Tisdale III, with a total of 19 points, became the game's hero by scoring the game winner at the buzzer, ensuring a neutral sight victory for Brewton- Parker. Dre Burroughs and Ferlin Joseph Jr. contributed significantly with 15 and 16 points respectively, each adding defensive prowess with rebounds and blocks.