Centerville Bulldogs fall to Morgan City Tigers

CENTERVILE _ A strong second half surge lifted the Morgan City Tigers to a narrow 61-54 win over the Centerville Bulldogs here Friday at the Centerville High School Gymnasium.
Centerville dropped to 9-9 on the season, while Morgan City improved to 18-4. Centerville will be at Vermilion Catholic in District 7-A action on Tuesday.
Centerville secured a close 13-11 first quarter lead of which it extended to six points at 2923 at the half. Morgan City went on a 19-14 scoring spree in the third quarter to trail Centerville by one point at 43-42. Down the stretch, Morgan City used a 19-11 edge to rally past Centerville 61-54.
Tywaun Walker scored on five deuces, three treys and 5 of 6 freebies for 24 points to lead Morgan City. Jared Singleton bagged five floor shots while going 4 for 4 from the stripe for 14 points.
Kerwin Francois collected 12 points on 4-2’s, 1-3 and 1 of 2 free throws.
Rounding out the scoring for Morgan City were: Deondre Grogan, 6; Devontae Grogan, 3 and Taaj Daniels, 2
Centerville’s Jaylon Williams fired in a game-high 28 points on seven deuces, three treys and 5 of 6 charity shots. Marquis Strawder pumped in 19 points on 4-2’s, 3-3’s and 2 of 2 freebies.
Other top scorers for Centerville included: Jackson Hebert, 2-2’s, 2 of 3 free throws, 6and Tykeith Joseph, 1 of 2 free throws,