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Colleyville Pre-Season Shootout Recap

We'll get started with the last game of a great day of hoops. Here's our recap, followed by our dunk of the day.

---Fort Worth Dunbar 80 Dallas Seagoville 56---

In a match-up of two of the top 4A teams in the state and TRB's #'s 1 and 2 players in the class of 2004, the Flying Wildcats took control in the second half to handle the Dragons. Seagoville 2004 BF LaMarcus Aldridge (pictured below) picked up 4 fouls in a short span late in the first half, forcing him to sit for the first 8 minutes of the second half. Tonight however, the story was 2004 Ft. Worth Dunbar F Jeremis Smith (pictured below). Smith came out of the gates on the attack getting to the rim at will and nailing 15-18 foot jumpers. Jeremis had 9 points in the first 5 minutes of action. Smith put on an aerial show, throwing down some nasty slams on the night. His dunks included an alley-oop which he caught directly under the goal and cupped back-handed for the slam; a lob that he caught and threw down a nice two handed reverse, and a two handed flush off of a Naterian Roberts lob to end the game. Jeremis finished with 30 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks; connecting on at least 4 15-18 foot pull up jumpers. Seagoville, who trailed by only 3 points at the half, got an outstanding effort from 2005 WG Ryan Boyd (pictured below with teammates Don Sloan and Derrick Roland). Boyd's 25 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and a block kept the Dragons close all night. The 6-6 Boyd scored in a variety of ways including pull up jumpers, slick drives to the hole and deep trey balls. Boyd finished several tough j's off of spin moves, and definitely showed he's one of the top players in the class of 2005. Seagoville's 2006 WG Donald Sloan had a good night as well, with 9 first half points en route to 13 for the game to go with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Sloan's shooting and penetration followed by finishes in the paint or assists was huge in keeping the Dragons close. 2004 BF LaMarcus Aldridge (pictured below) who was in foul trouble from late in the first half on, eventually fouled out with 12 points, 10 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 assists. The Dunbar Wildcats received great showings from 2004 PG Dominique Williams (14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists); 2004 F Jarred Watley (12 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block) and 2005 PG Naterian Roberts (10 points, 5 assists). Dunbar G Jeff Muriel sat out the game with a minor back injury while Dallas Seagoville was without 2006 star WG Derrick Roland who was injured in the first game of the shootout, we wish Derrick a speedy recovery and hope to see him back balling A.S.A.P.

Dallas Seagoville's Derrick Roland, Donald Sloan, and Ryan Boyd

Dunbar's Jeremis Smith Dallas Seagoville's LaMarcus Aldridge

---Duncanville 59 Colleyville Heritage 53---

A tight game the entire way, Duncanville took over down the stretch to claim the 6 point win. Duncanville was paced by 2004 G Steve Briggs' 12 points, 7 assists and 3 rebounds. 2004 F Anton Wallace added 15 for Duncanville. Heritage was led by 2005 BF Jeremy Buttell's 17 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks. Buttell (pictured below) who went for 36 points earlier in the day, scored on a variety of jump hooks and outside jump shots. He was joined in double figures by 2004 G Derek Johnson who had 15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and a blocked shot. 2007 BF/C Matt Friday added 10 points and 4 rebounds, while 2004 PG Andrew Frohman had 4 points while handing out 8 assists. Heritage was without starter Brian Friday (2005 WF).

Colleyville Heritage's Jeremy Buttell

---Arlington Bowie 66 Lewisville 64---

Lewisville held a three point halftime lead, but down the stretch Bowie's Marcus Taylor took over. The 6-6 2004 F had 24 points and 8 rebounds to pace Bowie. He was joined in double digits by 2005 WF Nick Shaw who had 17 points and 6 rebounds. 2005 PG Trevaron Vinson added 8 points and 5 boards. Lewisville was led by 2005 G Booker Woodfox's 21 points. Woodfox (pictured below) connected on 4 threes in this contest.

Lewisville's Booker Woodfox

---Dallas Seagoville 58 DeSoto 50---

Both teams struggled from the field in this contest, going cold for long stretches. 2004 BF LaMarcus Aldridge dominated the second half, finishing with 20 points, 17 rebounds and 3 blocked shots. 2004 BF Jacoie Shivers added 11 points and 4 rebounds. 2005 WG Ryan Boyd had another stellar outing going for 10 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and blocking 2 shots. 2006 WG Donald Sloan shook off a slow start to finish with 8 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds. DeSoto was led by 2004 F Dwight Coleman's 14 points and 8 rebounds. 2004 PG Gerard Coward had 13 points and 4 assists. 2006 WG Jermaine Beal had a tough shooting day but finished with a nice line of 10 points and 4 assists. 2005 WF Roderick Flemings had 8 points and 7 rebounds on the day.

---Dallas Woodrow Wilson 64 The Colony 54---

Woodrow's young athletic squad ran away with this one, cruising to a 10 point win. 2006 F Grady Green led the charge with 17 points and 8 boards; followed by 2006 G Marquis Medley's 16 points. 2004 PG Kendrick Shurn had 8 points for Woodrow. The Colony was led by 2004 WG Tyquan Cartwright's 11 points, he was followed by 2005 F T.J. Jones' 10.

---Dallas Carter 74 Lewisville Hebron 71-OT---

2004 Dallas Carter WF Brian Dunn scored all 15 of his points in the second half including a three at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. The 6-7 Dunn added 15 rebounds and blocked 3 shots on the day. 2005 PG Brandon Scott added 10 points for Carter and 2004 F Johnnie Jefferson added 8. Hebron was led by 2004 F Scott Weaver who tallied 21 points and 12 rebounds on the day.

---Everman 68 Nacogdoches 51---

The defending 3A state champs, the Everman Bulldogs won this one with ease after upsetting 4A power Dallas Seagoville earlier in the day. 2004 WG Casey Forge (pictured below) led the way in this one with 19 points. 2004 G Derrick Perkins added 14 and 2004 F Matt Hall chipped in 12. 2004 PG Glenn Brown canned 2 threes en route to 8 points. Nacogdoches was led by their young front line once again, as 2005 WF/BF Jinski Grigsby (pictured below) went for 19 points and 6 rebounds, while 2006 F Damion James (pictured below) added 10 points and grabbed 15 rebounds.

Casey Forge-Everman-----Damion James, Jinski Grigsby-Nacogdoches

---Longview 80 Lewisville 74---

One of the state's top 5A squads, Longview downed Lewisville in this one by 6. A close game all the way was opened in the second half by a huge run fueled by the Longview press. 2004 WG Anthony Reese (pictured below) was huge for Longview tallying 32 points, handing out 5 assists and grabbing 5 rebounds. Reese made 6 threes on the day. 2004 BF Raymond Hicks (pictured below) played great as well scoring 25 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, blocking 5 shots and handing out 4 assists. Both Hicks and Reese are definitely division-1 prospects and both look to hop way up our 2004 list in a hurry. Hicks is a powerfully built 6-7 forward who's extremely athletic and strong in the paint. Reese is a long, slender 6-2 WG/PG who has a beautiful three point stroke and can really pass the ball as well. Their opponent, Lewisville got a great showing of their own from 2005 G Booker Woodfox. Booker went for 30 points (4 threes), 6 rebounds and 3 assists.

Raymond Hicks and Anthony Reese---Longview

---Arlington Martin 53 Dallas Jesuit 46---

Martin 2004 WF Matt Barnett returned from an earlier injury in style, going for 32 points and 8 rebounds in this game. 2004 PG Jon Killen added 13 points and pulled down 9 rebounds.

---Mansfield Summitt 61 Dallas South Oak Cliff 53---

Summitt's 2004 BF Kellen Allen led the way with 15 points and 9 rebounds in the win. 2004 WF Moses Ehambe added 11 for Summitt. SOC was paced by 2005 WF Jerel Hastings' 15 points. 2004 PG Edward Robinson had 14, and 2005 BF/C Kevin Rogers added 10 points and pulled down 7 boards. Super-soph 2006 BF/C Darrell "Slim Shady" Arthur had 8 points and 5 boards for the Golden Bears.

Jerel Hastings and Kevin Rogers---Dallas SOC

---Fort Worth Dunbar 73 Nacogdoches 50---

Dunbar's pressure took apart the young Nacogdoches squad as Dunbar held a 20 point lead most of the game. 2004 F Jeremis Smith led the way with 16 points, followed by 2004 G Marcus Samuells' 11 and 2004 G Dominique Williams' 10 points. Nacogdoches was paced by 2005 WF/BF Jinski Grigsby's 22 points and 9 rebounds. 2006 BF Damion James added 13 points and 5 rebounds.

---Richardson Lake Highlands 68 Duncanville 56---

2005 Richardson Lake Highlands WG Terrel Harris (pictured below) picked right up where he left off over the summer going for 24 points and 10 rebounds, and continuing to solidify a spot among the top 5 talents in the state in 2005. Harris slashed into the paint all morning today, finishing strong and getting to the line often. His teammate 2005 G/F Josh Carter who has sprouted to 6-5 nailed 3 threes en route to 13 points. 2004 PG Roderick Epps added 11 for Lake Highlands.

Terrel Harris-Lake Highlands

---Lancaster 68 Flower Mound Marcus 53---

Lancaster was led by 2004 WG Lekheythan Malone who poured in 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. 2005 BF Tarrence Garrison had 10 points and 8 rebounds and 2004 PG Trey Perry added 7 points for Lancaster. Marcus was led by 2007, freshman BF Clinton Houston's 12 points and 5 rebounds. The 6-6 freshman, Houston showed the ability to score in the paint, as well as hit the outside jumper. Houston is definitely one we'll be watching this year in 2007. Marcus 2005 G Taylor Land chipped in 10 and 2004 G Brent Watson added 8.

---Arlington Martin 52 Southlake Carroll 40---

This was a rough game, as Carroll lost 3 to injury and Martin lost 1 as well. Martin 2005 G Logan Battle nailed 5 threes en route to a game high 18 points. 2004 PG Jon Killen added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, and 2006 WG Dwight Thorne chipped in 7 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Southlake Carroll was paced by 2005 G Austin Soldner's 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. 2005 F Taylor Burnett added 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, while 2005 WF A.J. Siebert chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds.

-----Dunk of the Day---

With much love to Longview's Raymond Hicks, Fort Worth Eastern Hills' Robert Lee, and Woodrow's Grady Green all of whom had dunks worthy of mention, we have to go with Dunbar's Jeremis Smith on this one. Smith who had some amazing, crowd pleasing throw downs during the final game, did some fine work in warm-ups as well. As the Dunbar squad pleased the entire gym with 360's (Dominique Williams) and sick windmills, Jeremis took his elbow dunk a little further. With most players getting big running starts to finish high, Smith simply came in to the block, caught a pass and rose straight up off a vertical leap, doing the elbow dunk Vince Carter made famous, except Smith pulled it off on a vertical leap.