Flames Dismantle Fishburne

Mitchell Leap.

I could stop the article right there and you would know everything necessary about Thursday's game. The senior guard posted a possibly-record breaking (If not amazing) 39 points in EMHS's blowout win over Fishburne Military School. In fact, halfway through the game, he and senior Travis Nyce had outscored the entire Fishburne team.

In the game's opening minutes, the Flames jumped to an early 9-4 lead over their guests, establishing a dominance they would continue to show throughout the duration of the contest. Fishburne had one substantial big man who recorded several blocks, but other than that no one seemed capable of shutting EMHS down. On offense, Fishburne's star was forward Michael Barrett, who scored 22 points.

One reason the Flames were so easily (85-57) able to beat Fishburne was because of a relentless defense. Leap had many fast break opportunities due to picked off passes. More than a few times frustrated opponents would throw wild passes out of bounds, a tribute to our defensive efforts.

Travis Nyce scored 17 points, Ryan Eshleman 11, and Austin Townsend 10 in one of EMHS basketball's finest moments of the season thus far.

- Mikey Cranston