Tonight's big games and big performances
By Ray Martin
rmartin@oklahoman.com
Here are a few of tonight’s big games and big performances in boys basketball. Check out NewsOk for Ryan Aber, Brandon Chatmon and Justin Harper’s coverage of tonights games.
Senior guard Sam Norwood scored a game high 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Moore over Edmond Memorial, 59-49. Norwood shot 10 of 14 from the field (71 percent) and was 6 of 7 from the free throw line. He also finished with three assists. Junior guard John Clark added 17 points and seven assists. Clark connected on 4 of 7 3-pointers.
Top ranked Putnam City held Yukon under 10 points in all four quarters in an 89-23 rout of the Millers. Putnam City had five players score in double figures, paced by junior Garen Wright’s game high 19. Xavier Henry finished with 17.
Nine third quarter points from senior guard Dennon Mitchell helped No. 5 Putnam North take care of Edmond North, 56-36. Mitchell hit three consecutive 3-pointers in the third quarter to extend the lead to 20 and keep Edmond North at bay. Mitchell finished with a game high 17.
US Grant guard Robert Pruitt surpassed the 30-point margin for the fifth time this season in US Grant’s 73-62 loss to Northwest Classen. Pruitt scored a game high 32 after scoring only two in the first quarter. Northwest Classen had five players score in double figures.
Class 6A No. 4 Edmond Santa Fe bounced back from Fridays loss at Putnam City with a 48-42 win over PC West despite being outscored 27-11 in the second half. Senior Nic Combs scored 18 points
Junior James Biscone recorded a game high 20 points, three assists and two steals to lead St. Mary’s over Luther 64-48.