Lions move closer to playoff berth
February 6, 2010

Herald-Banner Staff

Greenville 66, J.J. Pearce 64

RICHARDSON -- Greenville’s Lions moved a step closer toward securing a playoff berth with a 66-64 victory over Richardson Pearce on Friday.

The Lions avenged a 66-62 loss suffered to J.J. Pearce on Jan. 8 as they strengthened their hold on fourth place in District 10-4A. Greenville improved to 13-15 overall and 7-4 in district play.

J.J. Pearce dropped into a tie for second place in the 10-4A standings with Highland Park at 8-3. The 19-10 Mustangs failed in their bid to reach the 20-win mark for the season.

Devonte Greenville, who ranks among the top Class 4A scorers in the Metroplex, fired in 30 points to lead the Lions and all scorers. Alton Dennis also tossed in 13 points for the Lions and Dijoun Sheppard added eight points.

Cole Holland and Kenny Slocum both tossed in 20 points for Pearce.

Varsity boys

Greenville 13 14 24 15 --66

J.J. Pearce 10 18 20 16 --64

G: Devonte Green 30, Dijoun Sheppard 8, Alton Dennis 13, Ladarrain Green 6, N.J. Mason 2, Blake Taylor 2, Cal Crabtree 3.

JJP: Curtis Gile 2, Cole Holland 20, Jake Allen 13, Darius Revels 9, Kenny Slocum 20.

Record: G 13-15, 7-4; JJP 19-10, 8-3.

Next game: Rockwall at Greenville, Tuesday.

Junior varsity boys

Greenville 5 14 21 8 --48

J.J. Pearce 26 17 24 15 --83

G: Sawyer Harmon 18, Ladarian Davis 11.

JJP: Coleman 27.