URGENT UPDATE: In a thrilling showdown on January 13, 2024, Jason Crowe Jr. delivered an astounding performance, scoring 49 points to lead the Inglewood Sentinels to a hard-fought 78-71 victory over the St. Bernard Vikings in Playa Del Rey.
The game was marked by an intense back-and-forth battle, featuring Crowe and his rival, Brandon Granger, who also shone with 28 points. The Sentinels held a narrow lead throughout the first half, with the score at 46-44 at halftime.
With 4:14 remaining in the third quarter, Granger was subbed out, allowing Crowe to capitalize with a decisive 12-4 run that extended Inglewood’s lead to 17 points early in the fourth. Crowe’s explosive scoring and tenacious defense proved pivotal in maintaining their advantage, despite a late rally from St. Bernard.
“Third quarter was the separating quarter as we built the lead up by playing tough defense,” Crowe stated. “We knew they couldn’t come back from there.” This victory elevates Crowe’s career total to 3,957 points, underscoring his standing as one of the season’s top players.
Granger, despite his team’s loss, expressed pride in his performance, “I just had to stay poised… To be able to do this tonight in front of a big crowd means a lot to me.” His impressive second-quarter surge, where he scored 18 points, kept the Vikings competitive.
In addition to Crowe’s standout performance, Conerly contributed crucial support with two three-pointers and an electrifying dunk. “I feel J2 really stepped it up in the second half,” Conerly remarked, highlighting the competitive spirit displayed by both teams.
St. Bernard’s head coach, Bernard McCrumby, praised his team’s resilience even in defeat, noting, “Growth and confidence is what I’m seeing from our team.” He anticipates further improvements with the return of key players in the coming week.
As the basketball season progresses, all eyes will be on Inglewood as they aim for further victories and a potential championship run. Fans are eager to see if Crowe can maintain this remarkable momentum.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as it unfolds.
