Team Effort Powers Westside Over Josey

After struggling to score much of the night and falling behind 31-22 to the Josey Eagles at halftime, the Westside Patriots got contributions from several players and forced overtime before leading scorer Frank Booker delivered a crucial three point play to seal the Patriot victory.  The win improves Westside's region record to 4-2, tying Josey's region mark, which falls to 4-2 with the loss.

The Eagles controlled the game for the first 20 minutes.  Forward Kyle Doyle, the game's leading scorer with 24 points, displayed his versatility by scoring in the post, facing the basket, and in transition.  Stopping Doyle is difficult as he can score on smaller players inside and beat bigger players off the dribble.

But Westside got contributions from Kendell Harris and Tommy Graham at key moments during the third and fourth quarters.  In addition to Harris's jump shots and Graham's baskets inside, Westside guard Frank Booker, who suffered a cold spell from behind the three point line all night, converted numerous free throws after drawing fouls going to the basket.

Eventually, Booker's 3 point play with less than one minute remaining in overtime put the Patriots ahead for good.

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