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by Brian Turrel
Turner boys basketball head coach Sean Reilly added a backcourt press in practice this week. It paid off in a big way, dominating the Bishop Ward Cyclones and powering an 81-34 victory at home on Friday night.
Ward started the game well, posting a 6-1 advantage in the first two minutes of action. Once the Golden Bears lined up the press, the momentum immediately turned in their favor, and the game became a rout.
Unable to break the press, or to set up their offense when they got past midcourt, the Cyclones put up only seven points in the remainder of the first half.
The Bears, feeding off the steals from the press, made easy, open baskets in transition. Russell Reed and Jaylin Richardson combined for six three-pointers in the first half, while Fred Poe got to the rim for four baskets. Turner held a 46-13 lead at halftime.
With the game well in hand, Turner backed off the defensive pressure in the second half, but continued to use their height and speed to maintain control.
Five Golden Bears reached double digits in scoring, led by Reed with 18 points. Richardson, Donald Rollen and Davion Scott each added 12, while Poe scored 11.
Ward was led by freshman Ja’Ron Byrd with 11 points.
Turner now holds a 3-3 record (2-1 in the Kaw Valley League). They play Basehor-Linwood at home on Friday, Jan. 12. Ward is still looking for its first win of the season, 0-4 in the league and 0-7 overall. They play at Piper on Tuesday, Jan. 9.
by Brian Turrel
The Turner High School girls basketball team won 43-35 at home over Bishop Ward on Friday night. The visitors made it close, getting within one point late in the game, but weren’t able to pull off the comeback.
The Cyclones had the first-half advantage, using pesky on-ball defense to open a seven-point spread midway through the second quarter. Turner surged late to close the half within two, 18-16.
Turner dominated the third quarter as Ward’s intensity dimmed, racing out to an eight-point advantage by out-rebounding the Cyclones and disrupting passes. First-year Ward coach Kevin O’Brien lit a fire during a time out, demanding effort from the team with a speech that drew applause from the bleachers behind the bench.
Ward responded with a scoring surge in the fourth quarter, including two three-point baskets by Jimena Lopez. Up by only one point with two minutes remaining, Turner coach Brittani Hendrix called a timeout to steady the team, which responded by tightening its defense and hitting eight of ten free throws to close out the game.
Sophomore center Emily Beery was the star for the Lady Bears, and Ward had no answer to her strong inside presence on both ends of the court. Beery led Turner with 13 points and blocked several Ward shots.
Freshman Perla Frayre-Delgado led the scoring for Ward, putting up 14 points, including two three-pointers.
Turner improved its record to 3-4 (2-2 in the Kaw Valley League). They play next on Monday in a non-conference game at home against Blue Valley West. Ward dropped to 0-6 (0-4 in the league) and will play at Piper on Tuesday.
