BREAKING: In a thrilling showdown, Jason Crowe Jr. scored an astonishing 49 points, leading the Inglewood Sentinels to a 78-71 victory over the St. Bernard Vikings on July 15, 2023, in Playa Del Rey.
The matchup featured a fierce battle between Crowe and St. Bernard’s star, Brandon Granger, who scored 28 points. This contest kept fans on the edge of their seats, with the Sentinels holding just a one-point lead going into the third quarter.
With 4:14 left in the third, Granger was subbed out, allowing Crowe to capitalize, scoring nine points during a pivotal 12-4 run. Inglewood surged to a commanding 17-point lead early in the fourth, effectively stifling any rally from St. Bernard.
“Third quarter was the separating quarter as we built the lead up by playing tough defense,” Crowe stated after the game. He now boasts a career total of 3,957 points. “They were good competition for us. We just need to keep getting better and try to win the region and then the state.”
Crowe’s performance was electrifying, contributing eight points in the first quarter and dominating the second with 14 points. Meanwhile, Granger, after a slow start, exploded in the second quarter, scoring 18 points to keep St. Bernard competitive, trailing by just 46-44 at halftime.
Despite the loss, St. Bernard head coach Bernard McCrumby praised his team’s resilience. “Growth and confidence is what I’m seeing from our team,” he noted. “We’re trying to get our kids to believe they can play with anyone. We will be getting some key guys back in a week, and I’m looking forward to it.”
Inglewood’s victory showcases the rising talent of Crowe and the competitive spirit of both teams. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on these athletes as they aim for regional and state titles.
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