George Rogers Clark crushes Augusta in first round

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.