28-6MCHS
73
61
FINAL 2/09
  • Recap
  • Box Score
  • Team Stats
  • Scoretracker
  • Matchup
Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
WRHS		2215142273
MCHS		820201361
Final score provided by C. Rich.
Cougars
Crusaders

Shooting

PtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
#2 C. Butler1000001250000
#4 I. White517141400036501714
#5 R. Banks17714505414252210061060
#5 J. Banks00100000000010
#10 M. Rafiq28814577961155661002367
#11 D. Rease000000000000
#20 S. Natt202000202367000
#24 D. Lilly2071258631250568361060
#35 F. Senegal000000000000

Totals

PtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
#2 C. Butler120210000
#4 I. White553833234
#5 R. Banks1701120032
#5 J. Banks020200000
#10 M. Rafiq2806651001
#11 D. Rease002200000
#20 S. Natt202211001
#24 D. Lilly2024612023
#35 F. Senegal000001002

Misc Totals

Ast:TOStl:TOStl:PFBlk:PFChr
#2 C. Butler1.000.000.000.000
#4 I. White1.001.000.750.500
#5 R. Banks0.670.000.000.000
#5 J. Banks0.000.000.000.000
#10 M. Rafiq5.001.001.000.001
#11 D. Rease0.000.000.000.001
#20 S. Natt1.001.001.000.000
#24 D. Lilly0.501.000.670.000
#35 F. Senegal0.001.000.500.002

Team summary

FG %
WRHS
46
MCHS
FT/G
WRHS
76
MCHS
3pt FG Percentage
WRHS
42
MCHS
Points
WRHS
73
MCHS
Assists
WRHS
13
MCHS
Rebounds
WRHS
29
MCHS
Steals
WRHS
8
MCHS
Blocks
WRHS
2
MCHS
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Shooting

Pts
73
-
FGM
23
-
FGA
50
-
FG%
46
-
AFG%
54
-
3PM
8
-
3PA
19
-
3P%
42
-
FTM
19
-
FTA
25
-
FT%
76
-
2FGM
15
-
2FGA
31
-
2FG%
48
-

Totals

Pts
73
-
OReb
11
-
DReb
18
-
Reb
29
-
Ast
13
-
Stl
8
-
Blk
2
-
TO
8
-
PF
13
-

Misc Totals

Ast:TO
1.63
-
Stl:TO
1.00
-
Stl:PF
0.62
-
Blk:PF
0.15
-
Chr
4
-

California High School Basketball - Weston Ranch thwarts Modesto Christian

February 9, 2024: Modesto, CA 95356

The Weston Ranch Cougars (Stockton, CA) basketball knocked off the host Modesto Christian Crusaders (Modesto, CA), 73-61 in Friday's non-league test.

The Crusaders now own a 23-5 record.

Ezel CoiltonCougars All-Star Reporter
Chad RichCrusaders Reporter
  1. 1st Quarter

  2. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Weston Ranch 0, Modesto Christian 0
    @ 7:03 PM

  3. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    @ 7:04 PM
  4. 2 - 0

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #4 Izaias White makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 2, Modesto Christian 0
    Izaias White4 - G, F
    @ 7:07 PM
  5. 2 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Weston Ranch - #1. Weston Ranch 2, Modesto Christian 0
    @ 7:07 PM
  6. 4 - 0

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #1 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 4, Modesto Christian 0
    @ 7:08 PM
  7. 4 - 2

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #12 Marcus Washington makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 4, Modesto Christian 2
    Marcus Washington12 - F
    @ 7:08 PM
  8. 4 - 2

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Modesto Christian - #23 Drevon Johnson. Weston Ranch 4, Modesto Christian 2
    Drevon Johnson
    @ 7:08 PM
  9. 5 - 2

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #4 Izaias White makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 5, Modesto Christian 2
    Izaias White4 - G, F
    @ 7:09 PM
  10. 5 - 2

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Weston Ranch - #0. Weston Ranch 5, Modesto Christian 2
    @ 7:10 PM
  11. 5 - 4

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 5, Modesto Christian 4
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 7:10 PM
  12. 7 - 4

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 7, Modesto Christian 4
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 7:11 PM
  13. 7 - 6

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #23 Drevon Johnson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 7, Modesto Christian 6
    Drevon Johnson
    @ 7:11 PM
  14. 7 - 6

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Modesto Christian - #10 Ry Atkins. Weston Ranch 7, Modesto Christian 6
    Ry Atkins10 - F
    @ 7:13 PM
  15. 9 - 6

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #0 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 9, Modesto Christian 6
    @ 7:14 PM
  16. 9 - 6

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes. Weston Ranch 9, Modesto Christian 6
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 7:14 PM
  17. 10 - 6

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #0 makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 10, Modesto Christian 6
    @ 7:16 PM
  18. 13 - 6

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq makes a 3pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 13, Modesto Christian 6
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 7:17 PM
  19. 13 - 6

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Modesto Christian. Weston Ranch 13, Modesto Christian 6
    @ 7:18 PM
  20. 16 - 6

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq makes a 3pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 16, Modesto Christian 6
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 7:18 PM
  21. 16 - 8

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #4 Ross Widemon makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 16, Modesto Christian 8
    Ross Widemon4 - G
    @ 7:18 PM
  22. 19 - 8

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq makes a 3pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 19, Modesto Christian 8
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 7:19 PM
  23. 22 - 8

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 22, Modesto Christian 8
    @ 7:20 PM
  24. 2nd Quarter
  25. 22 - 8

    End of 1st Quarter

    Weston Ranch 22, Modesto Christian 8
    @ 7:21 PM
  26. 22 - 10

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #12 Marcus Washington makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 22, Modesto Christian 10
    Marcus Washington12 - F
    @ 7:23 PM
  27. 22 - 10

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Weston Ranch - #35 Fransua Senegal. Weston Ranch 22, Modesto Christian 10
    Fransua Senegal35 - G, F
    @ 7:23 PM
  28. 22 - 11

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #12 Marcus Washington makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 22, Modesto Christian 11
    Marcus Washington12 - F
    @ 7:23 PM
  29. 24 - 11

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #0 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 24, Modesto Christian 11
    @ 7:24 PM
  30. 27 - 11

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #0 makes a 3pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 27, Modesto Christian 11
    @ 7:24 PM
  31. 27 - 13

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #0 Myles Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 27, Modesto Christian 13
    Myles Jones0 - G
    @ 7:24 PM
  32. 27 - 13

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Weston Ranch - #0. Weston Ranch 27, Modesto Christian 13
    @ 7:25 PM
  33. 27 - 15

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #1 Jeremiah Bernard makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 27, Modesto Christian 15
    Jeremiah Bernard1 - G
    @ 7:25 PM
  34. 27 - 15

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Modesto Christian - #2 Elijah Payne. Weston Ranch 27, Modesto Christian 15
    Elijah Payne2 - G
    @ 7:26 PM
  35. 28 - 15

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #2 Caleb Butler makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 28, Modesto Christian 15
    Caleb Butler2 - G
    @ 7:26 PM
  36. 28 - 18

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a 3pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 28, Modesto Christian 18
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 7:28 PM
  37. 30 - 18

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #1 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 30, Modesto Christian 18
    @ 7:29 PM
  38. 30 - 18

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq. Weston Ranch 30, Modesto Christian 18
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 7:29 PM
  39. 30 - 21

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a 3pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 30, Modesto Christian 21
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 7:31 PM
  40. 32 - 21

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #0 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 32, Modesto Christian 21
    @ 7:31 PM
  41. 32 - 21

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Modesto Christian. Weston Ranch 32, Modesto Christian 21
    @ 7:32 PM
  42. 33 - 21

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #0 makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 33, Modesto Christian 21
    @ 7:32 PM
  43. 33 - 24

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a 3pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 33, Modesto Christian 24
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 7:32 PM
  44. 33 - 26

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #23 Drevon Johnson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 33, Modesto Christian 26
    Drevon Johnson
    @ 7:32 PM
  45. 35 - 26

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 35, Modesto Christian 26
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 7:34 PM
  46. 35 - 26

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Modesto Christian. Weston Ranch 35, Modesto Christian 26
    @ 7:35 PM
  47. 36 - 26

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #1 makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 36, Modesto Christian 26
    @ 7:35 PM
  48. 37 - 26

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #1 makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 37, Modesto Christian 26
    @ 7:35 PM
  49. 37 - 28

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 37, Modesto Christian 28
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 7:36 PM
  50. Halftime
  51. 37 - 28

    Halftime

    Weston Ranch 37, Modesto Christian 28
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 7:38 PM
  52. 3rd Quarter
  53. 37 - 28

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Modesto Christian's ball.
    @ 7:48 PM
  54. 37 - 29

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 37, Modesto Christian 29
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 7:48 PM
  55. 37 - 32

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #0 Myles Jones makes a 3pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 37, Modesto Christian 32
    Myles Jones0 - G
    @ 7:49 PM
  56. 40 - 32

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq makes a 3pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 40, Modesto Christian 32
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 7:49 PM
  57. 40 - 34

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 40, Modesto Christian 34
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 7:50 PM
  58. 40 - 34

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Modesto Christian. Weston Ranch 40, Modesto Christian 34
    @ 7:51 PM
  59. 41 - 34

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #4 Izaias White makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 41, Modesto Christian 34
    Izaias White4 - G, F
    @ 7:51 PM
  60. 41 - 36

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #12 Marcus Washington makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 41, Modesto Christian 36
    Marcus Washington12 - F
    @ 7:51 PM
  61. 43 - 36

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #1 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 43, Modesto Christian 36
    @ 7:51 PM
  62. 43 - 38

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #12 Marcus Washington makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 43, Modesto Christian 38
    Marcus Washington12 - F
    @ 7:52 PM
  63. 43 - 38

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Modesto Christian - #23 Drevon Johnson. Weston Ranch 43, Modesto Christian 38
    Drevon Johnson
    @ 7:52 PM
  64. 44 - 38

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 44, Modesto Christian 38
    @ 7:53 PM
  65. 44 - 40

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 44, Modesto Christian 40
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 7:54 PM
  66. 44 - 42

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 44, Modesto Christian 42
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 7:54 PM
  67. 44 - 42

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Modesto Christian. Weston Ranch 44, Modesto Christian 42
    @ 7:55 PM
  68. 45 - 42

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 45, Modesto Christian 42
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 7:55 PM
  69. 46 - 42

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 46, Modesto Christian 42
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 7:55 PM
  70. 48 - 42

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #0 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 48, Modesto Christian 42
    @ 7:57 PM
  71. 48 - 44

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #0 Myles Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 48, Modesto Christian 44
    Myles Jones0 - G
    @ 7:58 PM
  72. 51 - 44

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #1 makes a 3pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 51, Modesto Christian 44
    @ 7:59 PM
  73. 51 - 44

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Weston Ranch - #1. Weston Ranch 51, Modesto Christian 44
    @ 7:59 PM
  74. 51 - 45

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 51, Modesto Christian 45
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 8:00 PM
  75. 51 - 48

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a 3pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 51, Modesto Christian 48
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 8:02 PM
  76. 4th Quarter
  77. 51 - 48

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Weston Ranch 51, Modesto Christian 48
    @ 8:03 PM
  78. 53 - 48

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #1 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 53, Modesto Christian 48
    @ 8:04 PM
  79. 55 - 48

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 55, Modesto Christian 48
    @ 8:06 PM
  80. 55 - 50

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #23 Drevon Johnson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 55, Modesto Christian 50
    Drevon Johnson
    @ 8:08 PM
  81. 55 - 52

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #12 Marcus Washington makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 55, Modesto Christian 52
    Marcus Washington12 - F
    @ 8:08 PM
  82. 55 - 54

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #23 Drevon Johnson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 55, Modesto Christian 54
    Drevon Johnson
    @ 8:09 PM
  83. 58 - 54

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq makes a 3pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 58, Modesto Christian 54
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 8:10 PM
  84. 58 - 56

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #1 Jeremiah Bernard makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 58, Modesto Christian 56
    Jeremiah Bernard1 - G
    @ 8:11 PM
  85. 58 - 56

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Modesto Christian - #4 Ross Widemon. Weston Ranch 58, Modesto Christian 56
    Ross Widemon4 - G
    @ 8:12 PM
  86. 59 - 56

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #24 Darrion Lilly makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 59, Modesto Christian 56
    Darrion Lilly24 - G, F
    @ 8:12 PM
  87. 60 - 56

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #24 Darrion Lilly makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 60, Modesto Christian 56
    Darrion Lilly24 - G, F
    @ 8:13 PM
  88. 62 - 56

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #0 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 62, Modesto Christian 56
    @ 8:14 PM
  89. 64 - 56

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #0 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 64, Modesto Christian 56
    @ 8:16 PM
  90. 64 - 57

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 64, Modesto Christian 57
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 8:19 PM
  91. 64 - 58

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 64, Modesto Christian 58
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 8:20 PM
  92. 66 - 58

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #1 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 66, Modesto Christian 58
    @ 8:23 PM
  93. 67 - 58

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #1 makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 67, Modesto Christian 58
    @ 8:23 PM
  94. 68 - 58

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #1 makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 68, Modesto Christian 58
    @ 8:23 PM
  95. 69 - 58

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #1 makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 69, Modesto Christian 58
    @ 8:24 PM
  96. 69 - 60

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a 2pt Field Goal. Weston Ranch 69, Modesto Christian 60
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 8:24 PM
  97. 69 - 60

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Weston Ranch - #35 Fransua Senegal. Weston Ranch 69, Modesto Christian 60
    Fransua Senegal35 - G, F
    @ 8:24 PM
  98. 69 - 61

    Score Alert

    Modesto Christian - #11 Gavin Sykes makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 69, Modesto Christian 61
    Gavin Sykes11 - G
    @ 8:24 PM
  99. 69 - 61

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Modesto Christian - #0 Myles Jones. Weston Ranch 69, Modesto Christian 61
    Myles Jones0 - G
    @ 8:25 PM
  100. 70 - 61

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 70, Modesto Christian 61
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 8:25 PM
  101. 71 - 61

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 71, Modesto Christian 61
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 8:26 PM
  102. 72 - 61

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 72, Modesto Christian 61
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 8:26 PM
  103. 73 - 61

    Score Alert

    Weston Ranch - #10 Mateen Rafiq makes a Free Throw. Weston Ranch 73, Modesto Christian 61
    Mateen Rafiq10 - G
    @ 8:26 PM
  104. Final
  105. 73 - 61

    End of Game

    Weston Ranch 73, Modesto Christian 61
    @ 8:32 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Ezel CoiltonCougars All-Star Reporter
Chad RichCrusaders Reporter

Weston Ranch @ MCHS Basketball Game Info

Fri., Feb. 9, 2024 @ 7p
Doubleheader 5:30/7:00 PM
The Modesto Christian (Modesto, CA) varsity basketball team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Weston Ranch (Stockton, CA) by a score of 73-61.

Player stats

Points/G
WRHS
M. Rafiq23.7
MCHS
G. Sykes21.3
Rebounds/G
WRHS
D. Lilly7.7
MCHS
G. Sykes6.3
Assists/G
WRHS
R. Banks8.0
MCHS
J. Bernard3.3
Steals/G
WRHS
R. Banks4.3
MCHS
J. Bernard1.8
Blocks/G
WRHS
I. White1.5
MCHS
D. Johnson1.3

Team comparison

Points/G
88.2
71.3
Rebounds/G
35.1
34.8
Assists/G
24.4
13.7
Steals/G
18.2
7.4
Blocks/G
2.8
3.4

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Weston Ranch		23.324.222.817.9-88.2
MCHS		16.917.116.216.33.069.1

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Season recap

Overall record
26-4
28-6
League
14-0
11-0
Non-League
5-1
8-5
Head to Head
1-0
0-1
Home
8-0
15-1
Away
8-1
8-4
Neutral
10-3
5-1
Playoff
1-1
5-1
In-State
24-3
28-5
Out-of-State
2-1
0-1
Win %
.867
.824
League %
1.000
1.000
PF
2,646
2,349
PA
1,591
1,845
VIEW ALL

Common opponents

Inderkum
0 - 1
1 - 0

Rankings

CA
101
27
Sac-Joaquin Section
12
1
Division 1
53
19
Division 1
6
1

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