The defending state champions left no doubt, beating Augusta by 57 points in the opening round of the 10th Region Tournament.

10th Region Boys Basketball Tournament:
– Mason 107, Nicholas 56
– Campbell 83, Paris 50
– Clark 108, Augusta 53

First Round Records:
– Largest average winning margin
– First time two teams have scored over 100
– GRC was one point away from the most points scored in tournament… https://t.co/Po4ezbKw6H

— 10thRegion.com (@tenthregion) March 3, 2023

THE BASICS

Final Score: George Rogers Clark 108, Augusta 53
A: 9-19-15-10 — 53
C: 35-23-29-21 — 108
Location: The Fieldhouse, Mason County
Records: George Rogers Clark (24-5), Augusta (18-13)

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

— No fouls were called in the second half.
— Points off Turnovers: 28-4
— 2nd Chance Points: Clark 14, Augusta 2
— Points in the Paint: Clark 52, Augusta 16
— Clark was 43/69 (62.3%) from the field.
— Augusta was 20/61 (32.8%) from the field.
— Clark was 14/28 (50.0%) from three.
— Augusta was 11/39 (28.2%) from three.
— Jerone Morton (GRC) had 28 points and 7 rebounds.
— Sam Parrish (GRC) had 25 points on five threes with 7 rebounds.
— Trent Edwards (GRC) had 18 points.
— Kylan Hinson (A) 15 points and 7 rebounds.

NEXT UP

George Rogers Clark moves on to face the winner of Harrison County in the semifinals of the 10th Region Tournament on Monday at 7:45pm.

Augusta loses three seniors: LJ Conner, Gage Scudder, and Brayden Appleman.