DAVENPORT - The Unatego boys varsity team earned the Lee Fisher Basketball Tournament championship Friday with a 55-47 win over Jefferson.
All star Shea Barber scored 24 points for the Spartans, and fellow all-star and teammate Austin Faulkner tallied nine points.
For Jefferson, Cole Lapinel netted 20 points to earn an all-star nod as did J-Hawk Seth Wade.
CV 59, Worcester 54
The Charlotte Valley boys varsity hoop squad edged past Worcester 59-54 in the tournament consolation match. CV’s Jordan Wamsley dropped 31 points in the win to earn an all-star nod as did teammate Dylan Waid who contributed eight points.
“We all played well,” said Wamsley of the game. “It was a big win for us this season - losing to South Kortright and Unatego was a tough blow to the team. The win was a reminder that if we play as a team, good things happen. “
Wamsley added that playing in the Lee Fisher Tournament is an “honor.”
“Though I have never played for Coach Fisher, I have always had respect for him as a coach and as a person. It’s a pleasure to hear all the stories from people who have played for him. I can’t wait for what the season brings and am looking forward to the season as a Wildcat.”
For Worcester, James Odell netted 17 points in the loss.
Unatego 52, CV 35
Unatego boys dropped the host team 52-35 in the opening round of tournament play.
Shea Barber lit it up with 23 points. For the Wildcats, Dylan Waid netted 13 points.
Jefferson 53, Worcester 44
Jefferson edged out Worcester 53-44 to move on to the title game of the Lee Fisher Tournament.
Cole Lapinel tallied 24 points for Jefferson while Seth Wade added 13 points. For Worcester, Ryland Evan netted 11 points.
