By Charles Curcio, Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 — The basketball teams of Albemarle split a non-conference double header Monday night at East Montgomery.
Albemarle 61, East Montgomery 56 (OT)
Overcoming a slow start, the Albemarle boys rallied for a 61-56 overtime win.
Four Albemarle players reached double figures, with Jaquale Watson leading the Bulldogs (7-1, 4-1 RRC) with 17 points.
“We didn’t shoot very well but we did fight back and woke up in the second half,” Albemarle head coach Al Andrew said.
The second-place Bulldogs, who have won six in a row, will face the undefeated Forest Hills team in Marshville Wednesday.
“This game was good for us tonight. We learn from every game and hopefully we will be ready Wednesday night.”
A 6 8 18 19 10 61
EM 13 12 16 10 5 56
A - Jaquale Watson 17, Brian Polk 15, JJ Deans 13, Denico Autry 12, Watson 2, Sellars 1, Branch 1.
EM - Mark Johnson 19, Troy Wall 10, Smith 8, Chambers 7, Everett 4, Ewing 6, Mabe 2.
E. Mont. 48, Albemarle 45
A poor shooting performance by the ‘Dogs led to the girls’ second-straight loss of the season.
Paige McConologue led Albemarle (6-2, 3-1 RRC) and all scorers with 19 points.
Albemarle was just 15-of-70 from the floor (21 percent) in Monday’s game.
The Bulldogs will be at Forest Hills on Wednesday.
A - Paige McConologue 19, Mariah Lowder 13, Jones 9, Freeman 3, Smrckova 1.
EM - Brandy Rush 14, Briana Turner 12, Dunkins 8, Scott 8, Smith 3,Barrett 3.
