Reynolds, Sharon, Lakeview and Sharpsville boys pick up wins as Guerino Tournament begins

March 24, 2008 10:31 pm

Herald Staff reports

The 11th annual Buddy Guerino Underclassmen Basketball Tournament tipped off on Monday at Sharpsville High with four boys games.
The 2007 champions were the Farrell boys and girls. There are no Farrell teams entered in this year’s tourney.
Monday’s game recaps:
ä Reynolds 60, Greenville 49 — Russ Conley poured in 25 points for Reynolds as the Raiders and Trojans tipped off the tourney.
Chris Laverty (19) and Andrew Martin (12) also scored in double digits for Reynolds.
Alex Betz and Tyler Blaschak led Greenville with 12 points each. Also, Cody Marshall bucketed 10.
ä Sharon 76, Shenango 45 — D’Andre Johnson posted 18 points and Preston Jefferson added 16 as the Tigers routed Shenango.
Also for Sharon, Ryan Sypolt had 12 points and Shawn Matsko contributed 10 markers.
Mike Moroco (20) and Rich Gaston (11) were the double-digit scorers for the Wildcats.
ä Lakeview 53, Slippery Rock 48 — Jonas Philson posted 16 points to lead 4 double-digit scorers as the Sailors defeated the Rockets.
Cory Rodgers (13), Lucas Reddick (12) and Ben Bires (10) were the other top scorers for Lakeview.
Derrick Orloski scored a game-high 17 points to lead SR. Also, Ethan Geisler registered 11 markers.
ä Sharpsville 61, Mercer 25 — Matt Totin posted 14 points as the Blue Devils rolled past the Mustangs.
Josh Taylor posted a dozen points for Sharpsville.
Mercer did not have a double-digit scorer.
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Tonight’s Schedule
GIRLS
5:15 p.m. — Kennedy vs. Mercer; 6:30 p.m. — Sharon vs. Hickory.
BOYS
7:45 p.m. — Lakeview vs. Hickory; 9 p.m. — Grove City vs. Sharon.

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Photos


Greenville's Jordan Batt takes a shot on Monday as Reynolds' Russ Conley defends during the opening night of the 11th annual Buddy Guerino Underclassmen Tournament at Sharpsville High School. David E. Dale/Herald


Reynolds' Chris Laverty tries to stay on his feet as Greenville's Dylan Zuschlag and Alex Betz collide. David E. Dale/Herald


Reynolds' Russ Conley pulls down a rebound. David E. Dale/Herald


Greenville's Jordan Batt lays in a basket. David E. Dale/Herald


Reynolds' Jake Galus puts up a shot. David E. Dale/Herald


Reynolds' Jake Galus drives to the basket past Greenville's Tyler Blaschak. David E. Dale/Herald


Greenville's Dylan Zuschlag passes the ball past Chris Laverty of Reynolds. David E. Dale/Herald