It was a sloppy first quarter for the Senators, but they managed to keep it close and the second quarter became a match-up that had both student sections screaming. Dover had the lead going into halftime, and after that it was all Senators as they advance to the quarterfinals with a score of 58-34.
DOVER, Del. – The high school basketball playoffs arrived in the state capital, and fans packed the gym to see top-seeded Dover take on St. Andrews. The first half was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads. St. Andrews took advantage of early Dover turnovers, including a costly bad pass that led to a fast-break layup by Liam Wilson. The Saints also drew several fouls, putting pressure on the Senators' defense, and ended the first quarter leading 11-9.
Dover responded in the second quarter, regaining momentum behind the sharp shooting of JayVion Denis, who knocked down a three-pointer from the corner to put the Senators back on top. Big man Darnell Lloyd kept St. Andrews in the game with key rebounds and putbacks, including a powerful dunk that tied the score at 17. But Dover’s defense turned up the intensity, forcing turnovers and capitalizing on fast-break opportunities. A steal by Kameron Jackson led to a one-handed jam from Kareem King, igniting the crowd. Denis capped off the first half with a deep three-pointer at the buzzer, giving Dover a commanding eleven-point lead.
