Shaw Christmas Tournament roundup: Kendrick's late rally comes up short

An easy Central-Talbotton victory turned into a much more dramatic finish on Monday at Northside during the first day of play in the William Henry Shaw holiday tournament.

Kendrick outscored Central by 12 points in the final quarter, creeping to within four points, but ultimately falling short 89-85. The Cherokees slid to the loser's bracket of the boys group B bracket, where they will face Spencer, which lost to Russell County, at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Kendrick. Central-Talbotton advanced in the winner's bracket and will face Russell County at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Kendrick.

Despite the loss, Kendrick got an impressive game from senior Marquel Dixon. Dixon scored 37 points to lead all scorers, including 21 in the second half to lead the Cherokees lead charge.

After falling behind by 14 at halftime and by more than 20 during the course of the third quarter, Kendrick slowly chipped away at the lead until it was as small as four points with a minute remaining in the game. In the end, Central-Talbotton hung on to advance to the next round, however.

Kendrick also got 16 points from Torez Hawk in the game. Central-Talbotton was led by Djmon Edge's 18, Nahjeeb Walker's 17, and Jaquavious Smith and Zy'Tarian Hill's 16.

Monday at NorthsideKendrick 14 15 26 30--85

Central-Tal. 18 25 27 18--89

Kendrick (85)

Marquel Dixon 37, Torez Hawk 16, Miles Borom 7, Antwron Phillips 6, Jalen King 5, Micah Ransome 5, Tyler Brooks 5, Jalen Bennett 3, Daymeian Gallimore 1.

Central-Talbotton (89)

Djmon Edge 18, Jaquavious Smith 16, Nahjeeb Walker 17, Zy'Tarian Hill 16, Xavier Searcy 7, Sterling Brown 4, Antavian Patrick 3, Martavious Barber 2, Robin Malcolm 2, Orande Heath 2, Quintainus Mathew 1, Tyler Gholston 1.NORTHSIDE 69, CARVER 47

Carver was the higher-seeded team in the tournament and the result may very well have been different on a different day. But as the Tigers varsity squad had already advanced to the championship game of another holiday tournament, it was forced to use a split squad against Northside on Monday and came out on the losing end of the game.

All of Carver's starters were playing at the Bear Brawl championship game at Houston County. The backups and regular junior varsity players could muster only 15 points in the first half and lost by 22 points.

Northside had a balanced performance with 12 players notching points on the stat sheet and three players reaching double figures. Jaykwon Allen had 13, Davion Thomas had 11 and Cordale Scott had 10. Carver was led by A.J. Watts, who scored 15 points.

Monday at NorthsideNorthside 6 25 23 15--69

Carver 11 4 13 19--47

Northside (69)

Jaykwon Walton 13, Davion Thomas 11, Cordale Scott 10, Dequindre Caldwell 8, Dalandis Hopkins 6, Jha'quez Anderson 5, Trevon Hall 5, Jordan Richardson 3, David Apiag 2, Dequan Daubon 2, Taylor Milam 2, Chris David 2.

Carver (47)

AJ Watts 15, Bryce Dowdell 9, Micah Baker 9, Xai Jacobs 6, Jarius Thomas 5, Jumar Nunn 2, Keshawn Hurt 1.SHAW 68, HARDAWAY 63

Cam Paulding and Dakeen Diaz scored 14 points apiece to lead Shaw to a 68-63 win over Hardaway in the Shaw Christmas Tournament on Monday.

Devan Porter-Wilson had 11 points and Kourtney Shakespeare added 10.

Jaquan Daniels scored 14 points to lead Hardaway. Scott Huettner and Devin Ford scored 12 apiece.

Monday at ShawHardaway 12 16 18 17--63

Shaw 9 19 19 21--68

Hardaway (63)

LJ Billingsly 5, Jaquan Daniels 14, Scott Huettner 12, Devin Ford 12, JaKahra Thomas 5, Jakobi Umble 3, Antonio Campbell 8, Kai Collins 4

Shaw (68)

Cam Paulding 14, BJ Knight 6, Dequan Martin 1, Kameren Parker 5, Marquis Webb 3, Jarquez Brown 4, Dakeen Diaz 14, Kourtney Shakespeare 10, Devan Porter-Wilson 11

Team records: Hardaway, NA. Shaw 7-1. Next: Hardaway, vs. Lanett, 1:30 p.m. today, at Columbus. Shaw, vs. Douglass, today, 3:30 p.m. at Carver.

GIRLS

COLUMBUS 85, SHAW 17

Tatyana Wyatt scored 17 points and Aryiah Copeland added 15 as Columbus beat Shaw 85-17 in the Shaw Christmas Tournament on Monday.

Trinity Vasquez had 14 and Brittany Floyd added 11 for the Lady Blue Devils, who remain undefeated at 9-0.

Monday at ShawColumbus 24 28 21 12--85

Shaw 0 8 4 5--17

Columbus (85)

Tatyana Wyatt 17, Brittany Floyd11, Aryiah Copeland 15, Jha'Meshia Griffin 2, Marlisa Scott 5, Naysa Williams 4, Kayla Walker 7, Trinity Vasquez 14, Renee Trapp 3, Tyrian Jilles 2, Kacy Walton 2, Tianna Rivers 3.

Shaw (17)

Destinee Jack 2, Jordan Bagsby 4, Kerri Thomas, Kayla Dumas 3, Nijae Edwards, Laneja Warner 8.

Team records: Columbus 9-0, Shaw NA. Next: Columbus, home vs. Central, 6 p.m. today. Shaw, vs. Chestatee, 2 p.m. today at Carver.CARVER 67, HARDAWAY 32

If there is to be a threat to knock off Columbus in this tournament, the Carver girls made their case for why they may be the team to do it.

The Lady Tigers defeated Hardaway 67-32 in the opening round of the Shaw holiday tournament, advancing in the winner's bracket of the girls group A bracket. They will face Northside at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Carver, while Hardaway will face Sandy Creek in the loser's bracket at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Carver.

Carver kept all of Hardaway's scorers out of double digits in the game. The leading scorers for the Lady Hawks were Tiffany Dixon and Deyonna Johnson, each of whom had 9 points.

Alexis Burns led all scorers in the game, notching 14 for Carver, followed closely by Alycie Reese and May Milner, who scored 12 apiece.

Monday at NorthsideHardaway 10 9 11 2--32

Carver 15 33 6 13--67

Hardaway (32)

Tiffany Dixon 9, Deyonna Johnson 9, Tavoshia Cosby 6, Serena Dent 4, Lajada Cashe 2, Shania Gary 2.

Carver (67)

Alexis Burns 14, Alycie Reese 12, Mya Milner 12, Arnesia Smith 8, Ja'nya Love-Hill 8, Yolanda Givens 4, Mariah Igus 4, Ivori Martin 2, Danaesa Scott 2, Maliyah Holloway 1.CENTRAL 43, CHESTATEE 23

It wasn't always a clean game for the Lady Red Devils, but they still notched an easy 20-point win to advance in the winner's bracket of the Shaw holiday tournament.

Central will get the unenviable task of facing tournament favorite Columbus in the second round of girls group A, which will tip off at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Columbus. Chestatee dropped to the loser's bracket, where it will face Shaw at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Carver.

Central was led by Tiyah Johnson's 10 points, and also picked up 8 from Kayla Vance. No Chestatee player reached double-figures in the game.

Monday at NorthsideChestatee 6 0 13 4--23

Central 13 8 12 10--43

Chestatee (23)

Brooklyn Dopham 9, Lindsey Cawdell 8, Dawndria Bell 3, Eramiss Hernandez 3.

Central (43)

Tiyah Johnson 10, Kayla Vance, 8, LaShuntia Faniel 6, Briana Hicks 6, Ashleighn Gary 4, Tahye Ellis 3, Indya Webb 2, Ashia Reese 2, Teyah Johnson 2.NORTHSIDE 61, SANDY CREEK 42

The Northside girls struggled early in the first quarter, but found their stride in the second and fourth as they advanced past Sandy Creek into the winner's bracket of girls group A in the Shaw holiday tournament.

The Lady Patriots will face Carver at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Carver in the second round, while Sandy Creek drops to the loser's bracket against Hardaway at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Carver.

Northside was led by Jamiyah Austin and Jessica Herndon, who scored 17 and 15 points, respectively. Sandy Creek was led by Kasey Toles' 14.

Monday at NorthsideNorthside 6 20 12 23--61

Sandy Creek 13 6 14 9--42

Northside (61)

Jamiyah Austin 17, Jessica Herndon 15, Caitlyn Jakes 9, Tselem Gahagan 7, Johniqua Woods 6, Maikayla Allen 4, Gabi Apiag 3.

Sandy Creek (42)

Kasey Toles 14, Morghan Currie 8, Paris Thompson 6, Shailla Head 4, Ky'anah Snypes 3, Logan Bolton 3, Amara Owoh 2, Domonique Fuller 2.

This story was originally published December 21, 2015 at 10:33 PM with the headline "Shaw Christmas Tournament roundup: Kendrick's late rally comes up short ."