http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from MyrtleBeachOnline.com en-us Copyright 2008 MyrtleBeachOnline.com Beach Ball Classic 60 09/30/08 07:41:44 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys online@MyrtleBeachOnline.com http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32142.html http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32142.html Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:24 EDT <p/>John Rhodes' duties as mayor did not hamper with the quality of the most recent Beach Ball Classic.<p/>Of the 16 teams in the field, 10 advanced to the final four of their respective postseason tournaments, nine played in a championship game and five teams - Galena (Nev.), Pinewood Prep, Wilson, Scott County (Ky.), Arlington Country Day (Fla.) - took home state championship honors. http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32141.html http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32141.html Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:24 EDT <p/>Some final thoughts from the 26th Beach Ball Classic:<p/>Fans should be pleased that Bishop O'Connell (Va.) and Scott County (Ky.) are returning next season. http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32137.html http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32137.html Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:24 EDT <p/>Stat of the game | Scott County shot 17-of-19 from the foul line in the second half and 19-of-22 for the game.<p/>Turning point | The Cardinals took a 1-point lead into the half and then went on a 6-0 run to start the second half. http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32134.html http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32134.html Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:24 EDT <p/>City of Palms Classic tournament director Donnie Wilkie was busy this week at the Beach Ball Classic.<p/>In the Myrtle Beach Convention Center he could be seen scouting prospective teams courtside, and lobbying their coaches after games, possibly attempting to sway them to join his field next season. http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32138.html http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32138.html Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:24 EDT <p/>Stat of the game | Arlington Country Day turned Pennsbury's 19 turnovers into 27 points.<p/>Turning point | Pennsbury took a 45-43 lead on a Mike Aviles' layup with 8:13 left in the second half. However, the Falcons would not score again for 6:19, allowing the Apaches to ice a third-place finish with a 13-0 run. http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32135.html http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32135.html Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:24 EDT <p/>Stats of the game | 33 and 16: Curtis Trotter's totals for points and rebounds, respectively.<p/>Turning point | Daniel Falloon's layup with 17 seconds left in overtime gave the Crusaders a 76-75 lead moments after Pinewood's Ryan Steed hit only 1-of-2 foul shots to put the Panthers up by a point. http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32139.html http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32139.html Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:24 EDT <p/>Stat of the game | St. Edward outscored St. John's 50-25 in the second half after trailing 36-22 at halftime. St. John's shot 65 percent in the first half and held the Eagles to 33 percent, but the teams reversed shooting percentages in the second half.<p/>Turning point | St. Edward closed the halftime gap and tied the game at 43-all on a runner from Pe'Shon Howard with 9:54 left. The Eagles ran away with the championship the rest of the way. http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32136.html http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/256/story/32136.html Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:24 EDT <p/>Stat of the game | 50 - The combined number of 3-point attempts by the two teams.<p/>Turning point | With 4:12 left in the first half, Bobby McFadden's 3-pointer brought Latta to within one point at 21-20. But Jorge Rubio drained a 3-pointer and Edwin Rios hit two from beyond the arc and it never get that close again.