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Cape unified basketball downs IR in DIAA quarterfinals
The Vikings play the winner of McKean and Appo in semis
The 2023 Cape unified basketball team comprises in back (l-r) Cape coach Jenn Hagan, Charlotte Maxwell, Luke Burton, Declan Morrissey, Connor Pencek, Grace Hudson, Brexton Carter and Garrett Thawley. Kneeling n middle are Zane Richardson, Jack Huss, Alex Shives, Alivia Heers, Alejandro Alvarez, Kayden Gibbs and Noah Ryan. Sitting in front are Sophia Adams, Sara Davis, assistant coach Liz Shea, Daniel Shives and Isaiah Magathan. DAN COOK PHOTO
March 3, 2023
The Cape unified basketball team defeated Indian River 36-35 in overtime to punch a ticket to the DIAA semifinals against the winner of Appoquinimink vs. McKean.
After trailing by eight points at halftime, the Vikings outscored the Indians 22-14 to tie it at 33-33 to end regulation. Declan Morrissey hit a three to propel the Vikings to victory.
Morrissey led all scorers with 17. Cape’s Luke Burton scored nine, while Kayden Gibbs added seven and Zane Richardson garnered three.
Indian River’s Harold Toomey paced the Indians with eight, while Alex Gomez added seven. Elmer Hernandez scored five, while Chase Ruley and Roman Keith chipped in four each. Zaki Drummond hit for three. Chance Hocker and Donald Lingo each had two.
