Prep Basketball: Blue Devils battle their way back into the Class 6A South State playoffs
Pearl River Central’s J.J. Feaster makes a move past Gautier defender C.J. Weiss Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
By SAM STAFF/Sports Writer
PASCAGOULA — The Pearl River Central boys are back in the Classs 6A South State playoffs for the second straight season.
The Blue Devils bounced Gautier 62-47 Monday night in the opening round of the Region 4-6A Tournament. The win pushed PRC to 13-11 on the season, and assured head coach Scott Stephen’s squad of a spot in the upcoming playoffs next week.
Pearl River Central’s Ben Duhon brings the ball down court as Gautier’s Evan Smith pursues Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Pearl River Central’s Kai Tillman brings the ball past mid-court as Gautier defender Kasin Thomas reacts Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Pearl River Central’s Andy Fitzgerald battles with Gautier’s Moment Henderson for a lose ball Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Pearl River Central’s Titus Feaster pushes the ball down court as Gautier’s Aiden Isom defends Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
PRC got 10 points, including a pair of 3-pointers, from senior standout J.J. Feaster in the first quarter to get going.
His brother younger, Titus Feaster, scored 12 points through the first three periods, including eight in the third frame, as the Blue Devils headed into the final period up 35-24 and never looked back.
Just for good measure, PRC’s Ben Duhon tallied all 15 of his points in the second half, including 11 in the fourth quarter, as the Blue Devils rolled to the important win.
Pearl River Central’s J.J. Feaster puts up a jump shot vs. Gautier Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Pearl River Central’s J.J. Feaster rips down a rebound as Gautier defender Kasin Thomas reacts Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Pearl River Central’s J.J. Feaster alters a shot by Gautier’s C.J. Weiss Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Pearl River Central’s Kai Tillman defends as Gautier’s Kasin Thomas leans in for a shot Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
Titua Feaster paced PRC with 19 points in the win, while J.J. Feaster added 17 points and Duhon had those 15 points in the winning effort.
Gautier got 11 points from Evan Smith, 10 points from Fred Davis and nine points from Aiden Isom in the loss, as the Gators ended the season at 11-17.
PRC fell to top seed Pascagoula Tuesday night in the semifinal round, and will open the Class 6A South State playoffs on the road. But first, the Blue Devils will face arch-rival Picayune in the consolation contest at 7:30 p.m., Thursday night.
Pearl River Central’s Titus Feaster makes a move past Gautier defender Aiden Isom Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Pearl River Central’s Terell Wilkes makes a move down the baseline past Gautier defender Fred Davis Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Pearl River Central’s Titus Feaster reacts as Gautier’s Aiden Isom heads toward the basket Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Pearl River Central’s Kai Tillam sticks with Gautier’s Fred Davis on a stroll down the court Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
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