Maroon Tide drowns Hawks 55-41

by Carey Meitzler

Kiln--The Picayune Maroon Tide started slowly, but eventually pulled away from the Hancock Hawks in the second half in

defeating them 55-41 in a non-region game.

Leading 9-8 with 1:20 left in the first quarter, the Maroon Tide went on a 16-2 run to build a 25-10 lead with 4:10 left in the

second quarter.  Picayune led 27-15 at the half.

David McClain hit 2 three pointers in the third quarter and dished an assist to Chris Dees to keep the Maroon Tide ahead

comfortably with a 38-24 lead after three quarters. 

Picayune would build a 20 point lead at 52-32 with 2:42 left in the game that allowed Picayune to clear the bench and give

everyone a chance to play.

The Maroon Tide (12-2, 2-1) was led by Brandon Fortenberry with 15 points and David McClain with 11 points, including

three 3 pointers. Chris Dees had 9 points and 8 rebounds.  Ben Daly had 9 points and 4 rebounds. 

Photos by Carey Meitzler

Brandon Fortenberry (4) launches a 3 pointer for Picayune in their 55-41 win over Hancock.

Chris Dees (15) lays in two points in first quarter action.

Wayne Mickel (3) looks inside for Chris Dees (15).

Hancock Lady Hawks 73    Lady Tide 24

Picayune (0-12, 0-2) playing with just five players due to injuries and player dismissals, trailed 20-12 after one quarter. 

Hancock lead 38-16 at the half.

Jasmine Johnson (15) gets ready to shoot against Hancock after catching a pass.