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Mariner boys down Selbyville 43-17, girls fall 27-10

Dan Cook
January 10, 2013
Mariner Middle School forward No. 22 Jerry Harden crashes the boards in the Vikings' 43-17 victory over the visiting Indians. BY DAN COOK
Corey Corbin leads a Mariners fast break in the Vikings' victory. BY DAN COOK
Mariner forward Noah Piper hits a jumper in the Vikings' victory over the Indians. BY DAN COOK
Mariner Middle School forward No. 22 Jerry Harden goes up and under Selbyville's Jaquan Johnson. BY DAN COOK
Mariner forward Noah Piper grabs an offensive rebound. BY DAN COOK
Mariner forward Noah Piper puts a move on an Indians defender. BY DAN COOK
Mariner guard Hassan Corbin puts up a shot. BY DAN COOK
Mariner coach Terry Hazzard shares a light moment with Jermaine Willis. BY DAN COOK
Mariner guard Lamarr Thompson leads a Viking fast break in the fourth quarter. BY DAN COOK
Mariner guard  Ericson Willy drives on an Indians defender. BY DAN COOK
Mariner guard Lamarr Thompson drives in for a shot in the win over the Indians. BY DAN COOK

With a spirited offense and a high-pressure defense, the Mariner Middle School boys' basketball team defeated the Selbyville Indians 43-17 Jan. 7 at home. The team was led by point guard Corey Corbin with 12 points, while guard Noah Piper added 9 points and guard Hassan Corbin chipped in 8 points. Guards Richard Carey and Jerry Harden anchored down the pressure defense that led to the Vikings' victory.

Girls' basketball action found the Mariner Lady Vikings dropping their game by a score of 27-10 to the Lady Indians. Hannah Betts, Kaeli O'Neil-Dearing, Aliyah Browning and Kara Hignutt all contributed to the point total for the Vikings. The Vikings struggled to break a tenacious half-court press by the Indians, but the Mariner team never threw in the towel, making several strong defensive plays. Hannah Betts, Jada Flowers and Lakendra Harpe played especially tough on the defensive side for the Vikings.

 

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