February 14th, 2008

ICC Sports Information

for immediate release

 Pirates Turn Back KCK

Kansas City, KS-   The #20 Independence Pirates improved to 22-3 and 13-0 in league play with an 80-43 victory over the Kansas City, KS Blue Devils.  Independence jumped out early on KCK behind Antonio Hanson's early 3-point barrage.  ICC led by as many as 23 points in the opening half and would take a 38-26 advantage into the intermission.

ICC opened up the defensive intensity in the second half and held the Blue Devils to just 17 points.  ICC finished with an 80-43 victory.

Antonio Hanson and Daniel Rowe were hot from the three-point line.  They combined for eleven 3-point shots and 47 points in the contest.  Hanson scored 24 and Rowe scored 23, respectively.  They both also led the Pirates with 5 assists.  Rowe also added 4 steals in an all-around effort.  TJ Stukes and Michael Craion led the team with 7 rebounds each.  Stukes also blocked 4 shots.

Independence will travel to Montgomery County rival Coffeyville for a county showdown on Saturday, February 16th.  Tip-off is set for 7 pm.