THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, February 2, 1995 TAG: 9502020459
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: C5 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: JEFF ZEIGLER, CORRESPONDENT
DATELINE: CAMDEN, N.C. LENGTH: Short : 49 lines
The Perquimans County Pirates showed Camden County just why they are ranked ninth in the state among 1A schools. The Pirates used a balanced scoring attack with a variety of shots to down the Bruins, 78-49, in an Albemarle Conference boys basketball contest Tuesday night.
The Pirates (12-4, 4-2), ranked ninth in the Associated Press poll, wasted no time and jumped out to a 19-5 first quarter lead. Leading 12-5, Perquimans scored seven straight points, all in transition. Johnnie Dunbar, Kelsey Moore, and Tykinsten Wood all sank layups and Wood added a free throw during a run that ended the quarter. Wood scored seven of his 13 points in the first quarter.
The Pirates took a 17-point halftime lead by exchanging layups and 3-pointers while Camden misfired on outside shot attempts. Camden's lack of offense on the inside and cold touch on the outside cost it the game.
``We got all the shots in the world that we wanted,'' Camden head coach Tim Brown said. ``Their quickness is all the difference between the two teams.''
Camden's Arderrick Wiggins had the only hot hand for the Bruins, scoring 17 points, including five 3-pointers.
Luther Overton, Perquimans head coach, said he was pleased with the Pirates balanced attack.
``Whatever defense they showed, we tried to run an offense to counter, and it worked,'' he said. ``We have a lot of scoring potential almost anywhere on the floor.''
Overton said he was expecting the state ranking sometime during the season.
``We're glad to be recognized by the people who decide on the rankings,'' Overton said. ``We believe we deserve to be in the top 10. This area's (northeastern North Carolina) been down so long, it takes awhile to be recognized.''
Jermaine Coston led the Pirates with 17 points, including eight in the fourth quarter, and Maurice Shannonhouse added 13 points.
Britton Overton scored 12 points and Nick Williams added 10 points for the Bruins (6-8, 0-6).
The Pirates host a showdown for second place in the conference with Northampton East on Friday. Camden hosts Gates Friday night. by CNB