By Scott Hansen
MaxPreps.com
Jenks Invitational Tournament: Hosts upset by Edmond Santa Fe
It appeared the highly-anticipated shootout between Jenks and Tulsa Union, originally rescheduled due to weather, was looming before its original reschedule date of Feb. 9.
Both teams were taking part in the Jenks Invitational Tournament, which ran from Thursday to Saturday. Too bad Edmond Santa Fe spoiled the party.
In the J.I.T. semifinals, Santa Fe used 14 points from junior Nic Combs in a 45-43 upset of the hosts. Despite 21 points and eight rebounds from Vince Boncaldo, Jenks shot just 33 percent from the field in the loss.
Union eventually won the tournament with a 52-44 victory over Santa Fe. Texas A&M signee Derrek Lewis scored 18 points, while junior guard Tom Becker added 10 for the Redskins. Combs tallied 22 points in the loss for the Wolves.
Lewis, Becker, Boncaldo, and Combs were named to the all-tournament team. Also named were Joey Atkinson of Santa Fe and Enid's Jeff Adderley.
Creekmore, Ingram Boost Tulsa Edison
The combination of Will Creekmore and Josh Ingram was too much to handle for Tulsa Bishop Kelley in an 85-70 loss to Tulsa Edison.
Creekmore poured in 33 points and ripped down 11 rebounds, while Ingram added 31 points for Edison. Creekmore was the Tournament MVP, while Ingram drilled 6 of 7 from behind the three-point arc while scoring 25 first half points. To further add to the Bishop Kelley nightmare, Creekmore and Ingram combined for 45 of Edison's 46 first half points.
PC North Rebounds With Title at Deer Creek
Putnam City North showed no ill effects from its loss to cross-town rival Putnam City, as they downed Star Spencer (OKC) 79-53 in the final of the Deer Creek Invitational.
The Panthers raced out to a 34-13 halftime lead over Class 4A contender Star Spencer. Senior point guard Josh Gamblin scored 14 points to pace PC North while also handing out eight assists. Juniors Dennon Mitchell and Brentell Friday inked 17 and 14 points, respectively.
Eisenhower Takes Altus Crown
Lawton Eisenhower appears to be for real after outlasting defending Class 4A runners-up Douglass (OKC) in the final of the Altus Shortgrass Invitational. Ike withstood a second half Douglass rally for a 69-60 victory.
Eddie Williams scored 23 points to lead the Eagles, while De'von Bailey added 15. For Douglass, junior Ricky Hill hit for a game-high 24 points.
Carl Albert Nips Millwood to Take Own Title
Carl Albert, boosted by stellar performances by 5-6 senior Stephen Burge, had just enough to turn back Millwood (OKC), as they downed the Falcons 63-60 in the Carl Albert Titan Classic final.
Burge hit for 31 of Carl Albert's 56 points in a semifinal victory over Ardmore. In the final, Burge led the way with 16 points.
Other Tournaments Notes.
Oklahoma signee Cade Davis scored 29 points as Elk City defeated hosts Newcastle 59-43 in the final of the Newcastle Invitational.Tulsa McLain used an Elijah Bennett bucket with three seconds left to take a 68-67 victory in the final of the Norman Invitational. Brandon Goff scored 19 of his game-high 23 points in the first half to lead McLain.
6-5 senior Markell Carter and sophomore Nate Jones both scored 16 points as Bartlesville defeated Capitol Hill (OKC) 59-51 in the final of the Port City Classic in Catoosa.At the Rey Reins Tournament in Sapulpa, Bixby's Chris Harris tallied 29 points as Bixby defeated Southeast (OKC) 66-63 to take the tournament title.
Rotnei Clarke of Verdigris scored 41 points in a 56-54 victory over Dewey to surpass 2,000 points in his career. The 5-10 junior has 2,011 points in just 70 games during his career. The Oklahoma record is held by Ty Harman, who finished with 3,619 points in 1989.
