Lions fall in basketball season opener
November 19, 2008

Herald-Banner Staff

TYLER -- Class 5A John Tyler of Tyler spoiled Greenville’s 2008-9 basketball opener on Tuesday night, handing the Lions a 71-33 loss.

John Tyler outscored the Lions in each of the four quarters: 19-7, 20-7, 12-8 and 20-13.

Corey Bosworth, who was a second-team all-district selection last season, led Greenville with 12 points. Devonte Green was next with eight points.

John Tyler spread its scoring among Kadarrian Lacy (13), Kerrion Lester (11), Jaron Johnson (11) and Aston Eastmon (10).

Greenville will head back on the road for its next game on Friday at Commerce.

Varsity boys
Greenville 7 7 8 13 --33
John Tyler 19 20 12 20 --71

G: Jarel Nelson 2, Dijoun Sheppard 2, Corey Bosworth 12, Alton Dennis 3, N.J. Mason 4, Devonte Green 8, Cal Crabtree 4.
JT: Kerrion Lester 11, Kadarrian Lacy 13, Jacques Rowe 3, Timyus Carraway 7, Aston Eastmon 10, Jaron Johnson 11, Tim Allmums 2, Andre Seaton 8, Kendrick Ross 6.

Next game: Greenville at Commerce, 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Junior varsity boys
Greenville 10 13 14 9 --46
John Tyler 18 19 38 10 --93

G: Deundras Williams 17, Tristen Farley 7.
JT: Willie Clark 17.

Freshman boys
Greenville 8 16 7 13 --44
John Tyler 10 16 6 12 --48

G: Ladarius Davis 16, Kenneth Neal 11.
JT: Hovin 18.