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Mariner boys’ basketball squeaks by Beacon

Members of the Beacon and Mariner basketball teams pose together as future teammates for the Cape Vikings. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
January 31, 2024

The Mariner Middle School boys’ basketball team garnered district bragging rights for 2024 as they defeated Beacon 31-27 Jan. 29 at Cape Henlopen High School.

It was nip and tuck for three periods as the two teams traded baskets until late in the fourth quarter. Mariner pulled away thanks to Asher Woods’ six points during a 15-6 run.

Trizton Willey paced Mariner with seven points. Woods tallied six. Harlem Johnson, Ben Hill and Joseph Ruark knocked down five points, while Christopher Prince scored three.

Mikiah Jackson led Beacon with nine points. Grady Trivits, Nathan Re, Kihara Ngido and AJ Crenshaw each scored four. Tyson Johnson scored a basket.

“We feel great as a team to come away with this victory,” said Willey. “I feel that both teams will become great teammates next year.“

“It’s my last Beacon versus Mariner game,” said Re. “It was pretty special, and it’s nice that we will be playing together next year. I think we’ll be pretty good teammates.”

 

Mariner’s Trizton Willey goes baseline on Beacon’s Nathan Re.
Mariner’s Joseph Ruark drives to the paint. He scored five in the contest.
Beacon’s Mikiah Jackson glides in for two of his game high nine points.
Mariner’s Joseph Ruark hits underneath.
Mariners Christopher Prince, center, battles with Beacon’s Grady Trivits and Tyson Johnson.
Mariner guard Ben Hill speeds up the sideline with Beacon’s Tyson Johnson playing defense.
Mariner’s Asher Woods goes up for a deuce on Beacon’s Kihara Ngido.
Mariner’s Harlem Johnson takes off with Beacon’s Tyson Johnson reaching in.
Beacon’s Kihara Ngido knocks away the shot attempt of Mariner’s Ben Hill.
Mariner’s Asher Woods gets a lay in.
Beacon head coach Sean O’Grady gets his bench pumped up.
The Mariner cheerleaders performed at halftime of the boys’ game.
Makaila Sellers leads the Mariner cheerleaders in a routine.
Beacon’s Nathan Re drives on Mariner’s Trizton Willey.
Mariner’s Christopher Prince rips down a rebound.
Beacon’s Mikiah Jackson sets up an offensive play.
Beacon’s Jude Peacock takes a three.
Mariner’s Cameron Bell takes off on a fast break.
Mariner’s Joseph Ruark hits a lay in to put Mariner up 28-27 in the waning seconds of the game.
Mariner coach Josh Hackney has a lighthearted moment with the referee.
The Beacon and Mariner cheerleaders pose together after performing for the basketball doubleheader.

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