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MoonlightGraham · 10-31-2023, 02:33 PM

February 28, 2024
Patriot League Tournament, First Round
(1) #8 Lafayette 80, (8) Lehigh 55
Behind 21 points from Kenton Lashley and 15 from Byron Shores, the Leopards eliminate rival Lehigh with relative ease. The Leopards commit a worrisome 19 turnovers, but accurate shooting makes up for their carelessness.

Jeffrey Hampton (10) and Kurt Ritchie (13) rebound in double figures. Reserve guard Charles Allen hits all three of his three-point attempts.

Next up: Four-seed Bucknell, fresh off a victory over American.
Record: 28-3.

March 1, 2024
David Farrell now holds five offers, and while we remain his top choice, he appears to be considering an offer from Duquesne. Columbia is also in the picture...might he want to choose the Ivy League program, where he might walk into a starting role?

March 3, 2024
Patriot League Tournament Semifinal
(1) #8 Lafayette 67, (4) Bucknell 50
We're not an explosive team this year, but we've been hard to score against. Today, we limit Bucknell to 25% shooting and earn a spot in the championship game.

The Player of the Game is Kenton Lashley, who fills out the scoresheet nicely: 17 points, 4 assists, 2 steals. Micah Rodriguez scores 12 and Byron Shores 11; Jeffrey Hampton grabs 11 rebounds. Aside from blocking shots, Kurt Ritchie is barely a factor at all: in 32 minutes, he accumulates 3 blocks, 2 points, and 4 rebounds.
Record: 29-3.

March 8, 2024
Patriot League Tournament Championship
(1) #9 Lafayette 74, (2) Colgate 61
In a tournament in which no team pulls off an upset, it's the #1 seed Leopards who lift the trophy at the end. It's the sixth tourney championship of Graham Sims' career.

Byron Shores and Kenton Lashley score 18 and 17 points, respectively, but the Player of the Game nod goes to Kurt Ritchie. The league's best rebounder and shot blocker concentrates on his specialties, finishing with 14 rebounds and 7 blocks to go with his 8 points.

Colgate battles bravely, hitting a three at the buzzer to send the game to halftime tied 36-36.

The win is the Leopards' 30th of the season, a milestone five of Coach Sims' teams have achieved.
Record: 30-3.

10-31-2023, 02:33 PM	#320
MoonlightGraham High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2022	February 28, 2024 Patriot League Tournament, First Round (1) #8 Lafayette 80, (8) Lehigh 55 Behind 21 points from Kenton Lashley and 15 from Byron Shores, the Leopards eliminate rival Lehigh with relative ease. The Leopards commit a worrisome 19 turnovers, but accurate shooting makes up for their carelessness. Jeffrey Hampton (10) and Kurt Ritchie (13) rebound in double figures. Reserve guard Charles Allen hits all three of his three-point attempts. Next up: Four-seed Bucknell, fresh off a victory over American. Record: 28-3. March 1, 2024 David Farrell now holds five offers, and while we remain his top choice, he appears to be considering an offer from Duquesne. Columbia is also in the picture...might he want to choose the Ivy League program, where he might walk into a starting role? March 3, 2024 Patriot League Tournament Semifinal (1) #8 Lafayette 67, (4) Bucknell 50 We're not an explosive team this year, but we've been hard to score against. Today, we limit Bucknell to 25% shooting and earn a spot in the championship game. The Player of the Game is Kenton Lashley, who fills out the scoresheet nicely: 17 points, 4 assists, 2 steals. Micah Rodriguez scores 12 and Byron Shores 11; Jeffrey Hampton grabs 11 rebounds. Aside from blocking shots, Kurt Ritchie is barely a factor at all: in 32 minutes, he accumulates 3 blocks, 2 points, and 4 rebounds. Record: 29-3. March 8, 2024 Patriot League Tournament Championship (1) #9 Lafayette 74, (2) Colgate 61 In a tournament in which no team pulls off an upset, it's the #1 seed Leopards who lift the trophy at the end. It's the sixth tourney championship of Graham Sims' career. Byron Shores and Kenton Lashley score 18 and 17 points, respectively, but the Player of the Game nod goes to Kurt Ritchie. The league's best rebounder and shot blocker concentrates on his specialties, finishing with 14 rebounds and 7 blocks to go with his 8 points. Colgate battles bravely, hitting a three at the buzzer to send the game to halftime tied 36-36. The win is the Leopards' 30th of the season, a milestone five of Coach Sims' teams have achieved. Record: 30-3.