Boys Basketball: Whtifield v. Sikeston

Saturday, January 21, 2017

By Chris Pobst ~ Standard Democrat

The Sikeston Bulldogs defeated the Whitfield Warriors 78-47 during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House.

From left, Sikeston's Kevin Jones, Dylon Mills, Don Larry, Fred Thatch and Jason Moore walk back on the floor after a timeout against Whitfield during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Fred Thatch is surrounded by Whitfield's Torrence Watson (5) Amechi Ramsey (2) and Luther Taylor (0) during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Phayzun Fobbs (5) and Payton Howard (12) defend Whitfield's Amechi Ramsey (2) during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Whitfield coach Mike Potsou shouts instructions from the sidelines against Sikeston during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)

Whitfield's Jordan Crouch (22) looks to pass against Sikeston's Don Larry (3) during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Kevin Jones (23) looks to pass against Whitfield during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Payton Howard attempts a shot against Whitfield during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Kevin Jones (left) defends against Whitfield's Cyrus Alexander (right) during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Whitfield's Luther Taylor (0) attempts a layup against Sikeston's Trey Jenkins (4) during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Payton Howard attempts a shot against Whitfield during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Whitfield's Torrence Watson guards an inbounds play against Sikeston during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Fred Thatch (20) attempts a shot over Whitfield's Cyrus Alexander during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston coach Gregg Holifield shouts instructions from the sidelines against Whitfield during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Fred Thatch drives through the lane against Whitfield during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Fred Thatch (20) attempts a dunk over Whitfield's Luther Taylor during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Fred Thatch (20) attempts a layup against Whitfield's Luther Taylor (0) during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston's Kevin Jones directs the offense against Whitfield during a high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)