Game MPSSAA Class 2A Boys Basketball Regional of round Round 3

C. Milton Wright Varsity Mustangs triumphed over Elkton HS, 68-58, on Thursday to secure the 2A East Regional Championship. Jordan Ross led the charge with 24 points, while Dylan Sander had a standout performance, scoring 15 points and pulling down an impressive 23 rebounds. The game was a tight contest, featuring seven lead changes. C. Milton Wright gained control for good when Sander made a key basket, and they never looked back. The Mustangs started strong with a 9-point run, taking a 28-24 lead into halftime. The third quarter proved to be decisive for the Mustangs, as they outscored Elkton HS 17-9, with Ross contributing 10 of those points. C. Milton Wright’s dominance in the paint was evident as they shot 20-35 on two-point attempts and collected 42 rebounds overall. Sander’s 23 rebounds were a game-high, and the team excelled with 15 assists on 24 made baskets. Noah Clarke led the team in assists with five. In addition to Ross and Sander’s contributions, other players who made an impact included Sander with 15 points, Kyle Ashman with 11 points, Clarke with 7 points, and Jordan Franklin with 3 points. Shaun Lauderdale (2 points), Henry Buyse (2 points), Brody Hichkad (2 points), Ryan Kilchenstein (1 point), and Xavier Holley (1 point) also contributed to the victory.