S. Jersey Girls: Karli Crispin sets three-pointer mark in Pitman's victory
With a little help from the backboard, Karli Crispin drained her eighth three-pointer on Wednesday night to break her sister's school mark as host Pitman topped Overbrook, 53-24, at the Tournament of Peace.
With a little help from the backboard, Karli Crispin drained her eighth three-pointer on Wednesday night to break her sister's school mark as host Pitman topped Overbrook, 53-24, at the Tournament of Peace.
Crispin, a senior guard, scored a game-high 27 points, and her eight treys set a school single-game record. Kellie Frost, Crispin's sister, is the team's coach and drained seven threes in a game before graduating in 2003.
"Out of anyone to break it, I'm glad it was her," said Frost. "She really works hard, and I couldn't be more proud of her."
Boardwalk Classic. Robbinsville pieced together a strong fourth quarter on Wednesday to turn back Oakcrest, 47-35, in the Ray Martin Memorial Showcase.
Courtney Allen, a freshman guard, poured in six of her 13 points in the fourth quarter as Oakcrest finished the game on a 14-2 run.
Along with shooting 6 for 14 from the field, Allen grabbed seven rebounds and dished out a pair of assists.
Julia Kardos finished with a team-high 15 points and grabbed six rebounds. Jasmine Page came off the bench to finish with a game-high 12 rebounds.
Also at the Boardwalk Classic, Lauren Legler scored eight points, and Lauryn Fields grabbed four rebounds as Middle Township fell to St. Basil, 41-31, in the John Carlson Memorial Bracket.
Also in the Carlson bracket, Amanda Smith's 15 points were not enough as Millville fell to North Penn, 48-36.
Smith knocked down a pair of three-pointers and grabbed three rebounds. Ashli Weems knocked down all four of her field goals to finish with eight points and a team-high 11 rebounds.
Millville led, 20-18, at halftime before being outscored by 14 points in the second half.
Constitution Tournament. Senior Elo Edeforioka's 15 points helped Life Center cruise past New Media Charter, 76-3. The 6-foot-3 forward grabbed 14 rebounds and recorded six blocks.
Nonleague. Taylor Reed's game-high 20 points helped Clayton earn its first win of the season as the Clippers dropped Gateway, 41-29.