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McGriff Leads Cougars BY DOUG RIITTER Preston McGrilT scored 58 points litsi week to lead ihe South Bruns wick boys' basketball team to easy wins over West Brunswick and Whitevillc. Coming off their only conference loss of the year against Fairmont, the Cougars beat Whileville SI 72 last Tuesday and defeated West Brunswick 74-57 oil Friday. With the victories. South im proved to 6-1 in the Waccamaw 2- A Conference and 14-2 overall- West Brunswick fell to 2-5 in league play and 3-12 overall. McGrifT. the 6-foot- 11 -inch senior center, scored 24 points to lead the South Brunswick attack at West Friday night. Josh White and Kevin Smith each ;iddcd IS for the Cougars. Jerry Reeves led die West Bruns wick Trojans with 15 points, and Adam Johnson scored 1 1 before a packed West Brunswick gym. South Brunswick led the entire game, taking a 20-10 icad in uic fit si quarter and building it to 35-17 at halftimc. West Brunswick picked up its of fense and scored 20 points in the third quarter, but the Trojan defense WACCAMAW CONFERENCE BASKETBALL STANDINGS As of Monday, Feb. 3 BOYS Team Conf. O'all Fairmont 6-0 1 3-0 South Brunswick 6-1 14-2 East Bladen 5-1 10-1 West Colutnbus 3-4 7-8 Whiteviile 2-4 8-5 West Brunswick 2-5 3-12 South Robeson 1-5 3-9 North Brunswick 1-6 5-8 GIRLS Team Conf. O'all South Brunswick 7 A) 11-3 West Brunswick 6-1 13-3 Whiteviile 4-2 10-5 South Robeson 4-2 5-5 Fairmont 2-4 4-6 West Columbus 2-5 7-7 Hast Bladen 1-5 2-9 North Brunswick 0-7 2-9 couldn't stop South Brunswick. West outscored iLs opponent 40-39 in the second half, but the Trojans never came closcr than 16 points. SPORTING SCENE Scorpions Have Their Own Brand Of Cameron Crazies Cameron Indoor Stadium on the Duke University campus is considered one of the toughest places in America to play college basketball. Visiung teams not only cringe at the thought of playing the top-ranked Blue Devils, they find it difficult to play in front of their fans. It's not enough that die Blue Devils arc the defending national champs. It's not enough that they just may be a better team this year than they were last season. Duke also boasts perhaps the rowdiest and most intimidating fans in the country to serve as their "sixth man." The "Cameron Cra/ies," as they're widely known, never let up. They scream, mock, moan, jeer and do their best to break the concentration of op ponents for 40 minutes every game. They paint their laces and bodies blue and white, wear assorted pieces of sporting gixxK on tlieii heads and generally act like fools to help their team win games. Now 1 would never uy to compare Duke's basketball team to the North Brunswick High School squad, but I have noticed that Scorpion Gym has its own brand of "Cameron Cra/ies." For the sake ol argument, let s just caii them the "Leianu Loonies." They don't wear paint or costumes like the Duke fans. But they do have a spccial way of supporting their Scorps. The "Leland Loonies" start doing their thing each game as the Scorpions lake the floor. Their a cappella, rap-like chant let's everyone know the Scorps arc in the house. You really need to hear these guys for yourself. They collectively sing one of those tunes that somehow plays itself over and over again in your head for three days after each game. Trust me. The "Leland Loonies" also have a yell they save for especially exciting moments ? like when one of the Scorps is about to bring down the house with a thunderous dunk. It's a yell that gradually builds as the player streaks down the court and climaxes as the slam occurs. It's usually followed by a chorus of barks and multiple high fives. North Brunswick may be no match for the mighty Duke Blue Devils, but the Scorpions have their own special brand of fans that makes every game there an experience. Playoff Bound? At the mid-way point of the local high school basketball season, it looks like South Brunswick may be the only Waccamaw Conference school that will send both its boys' and girls' teams to the state playoffs. Pending a natural disaster, the Cougars and Lady Cougars are both in good shape to advance to the post-season party. The West Brunswick and Whiteville girls also should be in the playoffs, with South Robeson and West Columbus fighting it out for the final spot. On the boys' side, Fairmont is in the best position to win the conference title. The Golden Tornadoes have yet to lose this year and may be a contender for the state 2-A tide. Alter South Brunswick and East Bladen, the calibcr of play takes a sharp turn for die worse. Whiteville is probably the best of the rest, but West Columbus or West Brunswick could still claim the fourth playoff spot. $ KJ S 1 U1U I.ESLES HPiii UlQRRBn MEL BROOKS GOES FROM HIGH RISE TO LOW DOWN WITH ONE HANDSHAKE! What happens when a billionaire bets he can survive on the streets for a month without his money or connections? When it's Mel Brooks - chaos and hilarity, that's what! Find out if Lite really Stinks in this wacky, entertaining film from the comedy genius behind such hits as Blazing Saddles and Spaceballi. Mi A /OA G-13]~S-, ;;r,r;u Riptide Romance Package ??????*** $150 Value-Feb. 14th vvvvvvvvv Includes dinner at Nakato's, Fri. evening at the Myrtle Beach Hilton with Champagne and breakfast in bed Saturday. RIPTIDE VIDEO Pelican Square Center (Food Lion) Hwy 904. Seaside ? 579-5299 ? LASER DISCS AND AUDIO CASSETTES FAX & COPIER SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR TAX SEASON Past Trojans, Wolfpack South Brunswick Coach Gene Doanc said the Cougars played well in the f irst half, but let up in the see ond half. "We executed real well until the game was over, then we got sloppy," he said. "We held them to 17 points in the first half and then we gave up 20 in the third quarter." Poor shooting hurt the Trojans, said West Brunswick Coach Billy Minis. The Trojans were 16 of 33 from the free throw line. Minis said West Brunswick is as good as any team at getting the hall inside and selling up good shots. Making the shot is a different story. "We haven't shot ihc ball well all year," Minis said. "That's hurt us more than anything else." Both teams were oil Tuesday night. South hosts East Bladen on Friday and West hosts Whitcvillc. Score By Quarters South Brunswick 20 15 24 15?74 West Brunswick 10 7 20 20?57 South Brunswick scoring* Mo 1 Griff, 24; While, 18; Smith, 18; Fullwood, 6; Moore, 6: Clarida, 2. West Brunswick scoring: J. Reeves, 15; Johnson, 11; Bowcns, 7; Stevenson, 7; Daniels, 5; Grissctt, 5; ? Mitchell, 5; C. Reaves, 2. Whiteville McGriff scored a season-high 34 points and White chipped in 24 to lead South to an 81-72 win over Whiteville last Tuesday in Boiling Spring Lakes. South Brunswick jumped out to a 20-13 lead in the opening quarter and never trailed the rest of the way. The Cougars led 39-26 at halflinie and increased their lead to 64-45 af ter three quarters. Whiteville outscorcd the Cougars 27-17 in the final period, but it wasn't enough as South Brunswick held on for the win. Quin/ell McMillan led the Wolf pack with 14 points. Brett Har wood and Anthony Southern each added 11 for Whiteville. Score By Quarters Whiteville 13 13 19 27?72 South Brunswick 20 19 25 17 ? 81 Whiteville scoring: McMillan, 14; Harwood, 11; Southern, 11; Flow ers. 10; Smith. 8; Wilson. 7; Hall. 4; Spivcy, 4; Spiccr, 2; Moore, I . South Brunswick scoring: Mc GrifT, 34; White, 24; Smith. 9; Full wood. 8; Clarida. 2; Moore, 2; Hankins, 2. This Week In Brunswick Sports THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 ?South Brunswick hosts Leland in middle school basketball, 5 p.m. ?Shallotte hosts Waccamaw in middle school basketball. 5 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 ?North Brunswick at West Columbus in high school basket ball, 5 p.m. ?South Brunswick hosts East Bladen in high school basket ball. 5 p.m. ?West Brunswick hosts Whiteville in high school basketball, 5 p.m. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 ?Waccamaw hosts South Bninswick in middle school bas ketball, 5 p.m. ?Leland hosts Shallotte in middle school basketball, 5 p.m. : _ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 ?South Brunswick hosts North Brunswick in high school basketball, 5 p.m. ?West Bninswick hosts Fairmont in high school basketball, 5 p.m. ?Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Co-ed Volleyball League at Shallotte Middle School: Gene's Body Shop vs. Brunswick Community College, 7 p.m.; Roberto's Pizza vs. Kari's Team, 7:50 p.m.; Rita's Team vs. Richard Jones Construction, 8:40 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 ?Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Men's Basketball League at Shallotte Middle School: Young Guns vs. Sonics, 7 p.m.; Igloo Freeze vs. Warriors, 8:15 p.m. This week's listings includc events reported to the Beacon. To list a sponing activity call 754-6890 or write to Doug Ruttcr, The Brunswick Beacon , P.O. Box 2558, Shallotte. N.C. 28459. Calvary Tops Camp In Leuyue Calvary Baptist beat Camp Methodist 61-50 last Friday to stay unbeaten in the Brunswick County Church Men's Basketball League. In other games last Friday, Zion Baptist nipped Ocean View Baptist 48-47 and Jennies Branch routed Supply Baptist 54-34. On Jan. 27, Calvary defeated Soldier Bay 75-24, Shallotte First Baptist beat Shallotte Presbyterian 8341 and New Briuon edged Lettics Grove 61-54. Church Basketball League Standings As Of Feb. 2 TEAM WINS mSSES Calvary Baptist 7 0 First Baptist 6 1 Camp Methodist 5 2 New Brillon 4 3 Ocean View 4 3 Zion Baptist 4 3 Lettics Grove 3 4 Jennies Branch 2 5 Shallotte Presbyterian 2 5 Supply Baptist 2 6 Soldier Bay 0 7 We're Here To Help Come in, enjoy the friendly hometown atmosphere, have a free cup of coffee and let us answer your pharmaceutical questions. Bring us this ad and receive $10 Credit rl $2 Credit ", new customers with prescription valued customers with new prescriptions We accept Medicaid & PAID prescription cards Coastal Drug Store SERVING OUR AREA SINCE 1936 4802 Main St. (across from Camp United Methodist Church) Shallotte ? Open 9-5:30 M-F ? 754-6563 OH*? THE BRUNSWICK BFACON ? / % 1 ? SJAf-f kwiv sr DOvv ???'? ?ri SOUTH BRUNSWICK'S JAMES CLARIDA shoots over West Brunswick forward Adam Johnson during last Friday's game in S hallo tie. South won 74-57. RICK'S SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL ... RICK EDWARDS ?9 Pontiac-Buick-Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodqe Chevrolet -Geo HWY. 130E - WHITEVILLE 919-642-3153 ? Only 30 minutes from Shallotte FINANCING '92 Buick LeSabre Act Now! Learn to skipper a boat with confidence... Boating Course conducted by Shallotte River Power Squadron Classes will be held 8 consecutive Saturdays beginning Feb. 15 at 9 am at Atlantic Telephone office, Ilwy. 130 west of Shallotte. Course will teach: ?Boat handling and elementary seaman ship ?Registration, equipment regulations and safe operation ?Charts and aids to navigation "Basie navigation Trailer boating ...and more. This course is free; nominal charge for materials. For further information, call Clete Waldmiller at 579-8951. C" ? ?' .V <
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