Hampton Bulldogs sweep Sullivan East Patriots in Thursday matchup
Published 12:58 pm Friday, November 22, 2024
Larry N. Souders/Star Correspondent The Bulldogs’ Tyler Blevins (0) forces East’s Peyton Lingerfelt (13) to alter his shot at the rim, resulting in a turnover early in the first quarter Thursday night at Sullivan East High School.
Star Photo/Larry N. Souders The Bulldogs Bryce Fagan (23) lifts a runner in the lane, for two, over East’s Logan Shuttle (54) early in the first quarter Thursday night at Sullivan East High School.
Larry N. Souders/Star Correspondent Hampton’s Jamie Turbyfill (50) is fouled in the lane by a trio of East Patriots as he attempts to put back a rebound early in the second quarter.
Larry N. Souders/Star Correspondent The Bulldogs’ Tuff Robinson (32) hangs in the air as he drives to the basket for two midway through the second quarter Thursday night at Sullivan East High School.
Larry N. Souders/Star Correspondent The Bulldogs’ Jackson Smith (20) finishes the fast break with a layup and a foul early in the second quarter Thursday night at Sullivan East High School.
Larry N. Souders/Star Correspondent The Bulldogs’ Jayden Nave (12) is fouled from behind by East’s Ryan Hurley (12) after driving past him for a layup late in the second quarter Thursday night at Sullivan East High School.
Larry N. Souders/Star Correspondent The Bulldogs’ Tuff Robinson (32) drains a three-pointer over East’s Thomas Ridlehuber (24) at the top of the key late in the first half.
Larry N. Souders/Star Correspondent Ella Eastep (11) and the Lady Bulldogs control the opening tipoff Thursday night at Sullivan East High School.
Larry N. Souders/Star Correspondent Hampton’s Brea Hicks (15) sinks a baby hook shot in the lane at the buzzer, over East’s Addison Holly (30), giving the Lady Bulldogs a 21-10 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Larry N. Souders/Star Correspondent The Lady Bulldogs’ Abbie Lunsford (3) is fouled as she drives down the lane for a layup early in the second quarter Thursday night at Sullivan East High School.
Larry N. Souders/Star Correspondent The Lady Bulldogs’ Piper Helle (2) is fouled while battling East’s Addison Holly (30) and Braelyn Winchell (5) for a rebound midway through the second quarter Thursday night at Sullivan East High School.
Larry N. Souders/Star Correspondent The Lady Bulldogs’ Piper Helle (2) gets the bucket and a free throw after being fouled by East’s Emma Whitaker (12) on a layup drive late in the first half.
Larry N. Souders/Star Correspondent The Lady Bulldogs’ Piper Helle (2) finishes a fast break with a layup late in the third quarter Thursday night at Sullivan East High School.
Larry N. Souders/Star Correspondent After the Lady Patriots closed the gap to four late in the fourth quarter, Hampton’s Faye Carrico (25) extends the lead back to six, and the Lady Bulldogs never look back.
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BLUFF CITY – The Hampton Bulldogs traveled to Bluff City on Thursday night and delivered a dominant performance, sweeping both games against the Sullivan East Patriots. The boys’ team secured a decisive 57-36 victory, while the Lady Bulldogs battled back from an early deficit to top the Lady Patriots 62-53.
In the boys’ game, the Bulldogs relied on a strong second-quarter surge to pull away from the Patriots. Bryce Fagan led Hampton with 16 points, pacing a balanced offensive effort that kept Sullivan East at bay throughout the contest.
The Lady Bulldogs overcame a challenging start to claim victory in the girls’ matchup, thanks to an outstanding performance by Piper Helle, who poured in 21 points to lead all scorers. Hampton’s resilience and determination helped them erase an early deficit and control the game down the stretch for the win.
Hampton will look to build on its momentum when the Bulldogs host Daniel Boone on Saturday, Nov. 23.
