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Springfield MS boys, WH Heritage MS girls earn wins




Springfield’s Sean Dowlen gets defended by Heritage’s Jude Griffin.PHIL STAUDER

Springfield’s Sean Dowlen gets defended by Heritage’s Jude Griffin.PHIL STAUDER

The Springfield and White House Heritage Middle School basketball teams split a doubleheader on the final night of the regular season on Monday, Jan. 6.

The Lady Patriots beat Springfield 35-24 thanks to 16 points from Macie McFarlin. Olivia Gertiano finished with seven for Heritage, while Madison Luoma carried the Lady Jackets with 13.

Springfield got revenge in the second game, with the Yellow Jacket boys picking up a 44-31 victory. Kelan Clardy led Springfield with 11 points, while Sean Dowlen finished with 10.

Rocco Gertiano produced 14 points to pace Heritage. Eli Gregory added nine.

Three days later, the No. 6 seed Springfield girls upset No. 3 Heritage 33-31 in the first round of the RCMSAA tournament. The Heritage and Springfield boys were set to meet in the RCMSAA semifinals on Saturday, Jan. 11.

GIRLS BOX SCORE

WH Heritage (35): Macie McFarlin 16, Olivia Geritano 7, Allie Rollings 4, Chloe Cobb 2, Annie Dill 2, Claire King 2, Tessa Wilder 2.

Springfield’s Kingston Britton guards Heritage’s Cayden Waggoner.PHIL STAUDER

Springfield’s Kingston Britton guards Heritage’s Cayden Waggoner.PHIL STAUDER

Springfield (24): Madison Luoma 13, Ja’Quavia Johnson 5, Kayla Robinson 4, Alison Escamila 2.

BOYS BOX SCORE

WH Heritage (31): Rocco Geritano 14, Eli Gregory 9, Jude Griffin 4, Noah Green 2.

Springfield (44): Kelan Clardy 11, Sean Dowlen 10, Alaric Hudson 7, Tony Petties 7, Willie Bigbee 4, Kingston Britton 3.

Kelan Clardy looks for a teammate as Heritage’s Rocco Geritano applies pressure. PHIL STAUDER

Kelan Clardy looks for a teammate as Heritage’s Rocco Geritano applies pressure. PHIL STAUDER

Heritage’s Cayden Waggoner (right) tries to get past Springfield’s Alaric Hudson.PHIL STAUDER

Heritage’s Cayden Waggoner (right) tries to get past Springfield’s Alaric Hudson.PHIL STAUDER

Coach David Knight talks to his Yellow Jacket team during a timeout. PHIL STAUDER

Coach David Knight talks to his Yellow Jacket team during a timeout. PHIL STAUDER

Heritage eighth grader Rocco Geritano shoots against Springfield.PHIL STAUDER

Heritage eighth grader Rocco Geritano shoots against Springfield.PHIL STAUDER

Madison Luoma brings the ball up the floor against Heritage’s Izzy Earhart.PHIL STAUDER

Madison Luoma brings the ball up the floor against Heritage’s Izzy Earhart.PHIL STAUDER

Heritage's Claire King (42) and Springfield’s Ja’Quavia Johnson head for a loose ball. PHIL STAUDER

Heritage’s Claire King (42) and Springfield’s Ja’Quavia Johnson head for a loose ball. PHIL STAUDER

Springfield coach Kayla Richard talks to point guard Ty Demumbrun.PHIL STAUDER

Springfield coach Kayla Richard talks to point guard Ty Demumbrun.PHIL STAUDER

Heritage defender Claire King (42) tries to stop Springfield’s Ty Demumbrun as she drives to the basket.PHIL STAUDER

Heritage defender Claire King (42) tries to stop Springfield’s Ty Demumbrun as she drives to the basket.PHIL STAUDER

Heritage’s Annie Dill (10) reaches in on Springfield's Amaya Walker (14). PHIL STAUDER

Heritage’s Annie Dill (10) reaches in on Springfield’s Amaya Walker (14). PHIL STAUDER

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