Published: December 06, 2007 12:52 pm            

Union boys double up Philly

UNION — The Union Yellowjackets went 1-1 in the East Central Classic last week, cruising to a 66-32 win over Philadelphia and losing 66-45 to Northeast Lauderdale.

“Philadelphia was a good win. You’re always glad to get a win,” said Union first-year coach David Glasgow. “They didn’t have their whole group. We played pretty good.

“We played hard against Northeast Lauderdale. They never quit the whole game, it’s just that (Romero) Osby’s just good. We were outmatched size-wise. Even when we played good defense and were there, we couldn’t stop him. He’s just a good player.”

After going to West Lauderdale on Tuesday, the ‘Jackets will host Kemper County on Friday, then travel to Neshoba Central on Dec. 11.



Union boys 66, Philly 32

Michael Holley scored 16 points and Shunadrick Landfair and Octavius Wallace both had 15 to lead Union to the Nov. 26 rout in the East Central Classic.

The ‘Jackets grabbed a 22-15 advantage in the first quarter, then stretched their lead to 43-22 going into halftime. Union led 62-28 through three quarters. Both teams scored only four points in the final period.

Wallace and Landfair both hit three 3-point baskets for Union, 2-1. The ‘Jackets also got 10 points from Sylvester Jackson, and six from Courtney Campbell.

Philadelphia, 0-2, got 10 points from Lanterian Hoskins, nine from Petey Talley, and six from Nick Wells.



Northeast Lauderdale 66, Union boys 45

Mississippi State signee Romero Osby scored 23 points to lead Northeast past Union on Nov. 28. He had 18 of his points in the first half.

The Trojans, 4-4, led 19-10 after one quarter, 42-19 at halftime, and 53-25 through three periods.

Michael Holley led Union, 2-2, with 15 points. Octavius Wallace scored eight, Shunadrick Landfair had seven, and Courtney Campbell added six.

Northeast also got 11 points from Kelvin Bramlett, eight from Nathan Wheeler, and six from Matt Henderson.

        

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