January 17, 2008

ICC Sports Information

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 Pirates defeat Blue Devils 81-61

Independence, KS-   The Independence Pirates started the game off with a 14-2 run and never looked back in a 81-61 victory over the Kansas City, KS Blue Devils.  The Pirates took advantage of the big run and led 47-30 going into halftime behind some strong defensive play.

The second half proved to be much of the same.  ICC pushed their lead to 27 points, as they led 72-47 with 8:17 to go in the game.  Strong bench performances by Mekan Moss (8 points, 5 rebounds), Michael Craion (13 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals), and Chris Heard (3 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals) helped fuel the Pirates to victory.

ICC was led in scoring by Antonio Hanson with 19 points and 6 assists.  Daniel Rowe followed with 16 points.  TJ Stukes added 12 points on 6/7 shooting and two crowd-pleasing dunks.

The Pirates will face county and conference rival Coffeyville on Saturday in a Jayhawk East showdown at 7 pm.