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Prep Basketball: Indians off to a 4-0 start after win over Richton Saturday afternoon

Biloxi’s Jaden Eckford makes a move with the ball towards the basket vs. Richton Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

By CURTIS ROCKWELL/Sports Director

RICHTON — Biloxi is off to a solid start in what is veteran head coach Seber Windham’s last season at the helm of the Indians.
Windham’s crew moved to 4-0 with a hard-fought 64-54 win over the host Rebels Saturday afternoon in the annual Richton Invitational Tournament.

Biloxi’s Kentrell Beasley moves the ball up court vs. Richton Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Biloxi’s Kentrell Beasley ponders his options as he brings the ball over half-court Saturday afternoon as Richton’s Brandon Brown defends . (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Biloxi’s Carnellus Lenard goes up hard to the basket as Richton’s Brayden Freeman defends Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Biloxi’s Carnellus Lenard makes a move towards the basket in the lane as Richton’s Daquan Walker defends Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

Biloxi got a game-high 24 points out of Carnellus Lenard in the latest win, while freshman Christian Gullett chipped in 15 points to the winning effort and Kentrell Beasley added 10 points.
For Richton, Sanquillo Belton had 11 points and Daylin Carter had 10 points. The Rebels are coached by former Moss Point High football standout Otto Crawford.
The win over the Class 2A Rebels completed a two-game in three day stretch that ran the gamuet of classifications for BHS which started on Thursday with another road win over Class 7A Brandon.

Biloxi’s Ryan Adelphin scrambles for a loose ball with Richton’s Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Biloxi’s Carnellus Lenard has his eyes on the hoop as Richton’s Brayden Freeman defends Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Biloxi’s Kentrell Beasley surveys the situation vs. Richton Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Biloxi’s Xavion Butler Butler makes a move towards the basketl vs. Richton Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

The Indians nipped the Bulldogs 50-47. The Indians also placed a trio of players in double digits as well in that win, led by Beasley’s 15 points followed by 13 points for Jakylen Edwards and 11 points from Lenard.
Lenard also had nine rebounds and seven steals, while Beasley dished out eight assists and Edwards also pulled down nine boards. Ryan Adelphin also had eight rebounds.
The Indians will be taking a 10-day break for the Thanksgiving holiday before returning to action on Dec 2nd at home against Booker T. Washington of Pensacola, Fla.

Biloxi’s Jakylen Edwards loses control of the ball as Richton’s Daylin.Carter (11) reacts Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Biloxi’s Ryan Adelphin battles for his spot down on the block vs. Richton Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Richton head coach Otto Crawford, a Moss Point High alumnus, reacts after a play vs. Biloxi Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Biloxi’s Carnellus Lenard goes up for a lay-up vs. Richton Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
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