Fort Yukon and Wings Christian look for their first win of the tournament as they each play their second game. They have both lost to Nenana, but third place is still in reach for both of these teams.
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Kandace Carroll will try to lead her Fort Yukon Eagles to a finals appearance tomorrow and cement her M.V.P. candidacy in the day’s third girls game. Cornerstone will play their second game against a ladies powerhouse and a premier female player. Earlier today Cornerstone was undone by Haley Tyler’s 23 point performance in a first round 50-25 loss to Nenana.
The Valley Christian Bears play their first game of the Crowley Classic and first of two on the day. The Bears opponent will be the Whittier Eagles, a team that is coming off of a 59-41 loss to the host Susitna Valley Rams in last night’s final game. The Eagles are led by point guard Nick Swain, who scored 20 points last night. The Bears are led by by senior co-captains Jon Turner and Jeremy Treffers.
The Matanuska Christian Eagles try to rebound from an opening night loss to the Susitna Valley Rams. The Valley Christian Bears play their first game of the tournament and first of two on the day. This is the second of four girls games on the day and the third of eight games that will be played in the Crowley Classic today. Press play below to listen to play by play coverage of the game.
The second game of the second day of the Crowley Classic matches the Nenana Lynx against Wings Christian. This is the first of two on the day for Wings Christian, a five man squad led by point guard Jared Wood and big man Alexander Petty. Timothey Standifer led the Lynx to a 50-37 victory over Fort Yukon last night. Standifer created many turnovers and poured in 20 points, all in the first three quarters. It’s the Lynx and the Eagles in the second of eight games at Susitna Valley High School on day two of the Crowley Classic.
The Crowley Classic kicks off its second day with a match up between the Nenana Lady Lynx and Cornerstone’s Lady Spartans. Nenana is coming off of a close loss to Fort Yukon. Haley Tyler led the Lynx effort with 26 points in Nenana’s first game, a 42-34 loss to a strong Fort Yukon team. This is Cornerstone’s first game off the Crowley Classic and first of two on the day. Cornerstone played the Rams in Susitna Valley on Tuesday. Darla Soulak and Abby Finch led the Spartan’s effort in the loss with nine points apiece.
The Susitna Valley Gentlemen Rams enter their much anticipated home tournament red hot. Fresh off of a third place finish at the Nenana Invitational Tournament and a mid week win over Wasilla Lakes, the Rams meet Whittier in the opening round of the Crowley Classic. Bill Kelly lifted the Rams to a 9-3 record with a powerful 16 point, 7 rebound, and 4 blocked shots performance. Mitch Drover finished two points shy of a double double with 8 points and an impressive 10 rebounds. Skyler Hamler added 8 points, and Elias Curtis chipped in 6 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
The guards were effective against Wasilla Lakes as well. Dylan Figley scored 8 points and Paxson Matthews 7, while each contributed 5 steals. Chris Cooper had 4 steals and Chris Bartel 3.
The Rams have yet to play or see the Whittier squad, but their confidence is riding high and they are eager to host the Crowley Classic. Home Cooking!
The Susitna Valley Lady Rams have won three of their last five outings. Fueled by Sierra Pedersen’s 5 points, 6 steals and 6 assists, the Rams outran the Cornerstone Spartans on route to a 32-21 victory on their home floor. Kat Wollett anchored the Rams interior defense, providing 7 steals and 6 rebounds. Pedersen’s primary receiver, Bailey Stevenson, led all scorers with 11 points. Sierra O’ Connor added six points, Missy Scott and Wollett each scored 4.
The Rams will try to maintain their balanced attack when they meet Matanuska Christian in the first round of the Crowley Classic. The two teams meet for the first time this year.
The first boys game of the Crowley Classic is also a rematch of opening round play at the Nenana Invitational Tournament. The Nenana Lynx defeated the Fort Yukon Eagles on route to a fifth place finish. The Eagles topped Tok on the final day to finish seventh. The Lynx are led by junior guard Timothey Standifer, the Eagles are led by Roland James, both of whom made the All Tournament Team at the N.I.T.
Crowley Classic Invitational Tournament Schedule.
The Crowley Classic tips off with two teams that met in the opening round of the Nenana Invitational Tournament one week ago. The game between the Fort Yukon Eagles and the Nenana Lynx will feature two players that will vie for Tournament M.V.P. Fort Yukon’s Kandace Carroll dazzled the crowd with a 38 point performance in last week’s 47-31 victory over the Lynx. Nenana’s Hayley Tyler responded the following night with 36 points in Nenana’s 43-39 win over Effie Kokrine.
Hayley and Carroll have contrasting styles. Hayley is a slashing point guard who can take it to the hole, but loves the three. Carroll is a persistent rebounder who gobbles up points on the interior, but don’t be fooled, Carroll can shoot The Rock. With 81 points at the Nenana Invitational Tournament, Kandace Carroll carried the Fort Yukon Eagles to a third place finish and earned herself M.V.P. honors.
Fort Yukon, Nenana, Carroll and Hayley tip off Susitna Valley’s inaugural Crowley Classic this afternoon at 3:00.
