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Lions Double First Half
Score In Final Qtr For Victory!
at Eston Sports
Academy, Middlesbrough 14/02/10
photos by Paul
Gaythorpe,
PK4images
Middlesbrough Lions
67-57 Stockport Falcons
 Middlesbrough Lions welcomed
Stockport to Eston Sports
Academy for the rearranged
fixture. Lions were intent on
winning this game, being a close
rival in league positions and
also after losing the away
fixture after such a gallant
performance with just 5 players.
Unfortunately the first quarter
was not the ideal start for
Lions. Damian Warriner opened
affairs with a powerful lay up
but this was cancelled out by
two free throws from Kelvin Cole
after being fouled by Rob
Parsons. Acho Anyigbo then hit a
turn around jump shot but
Stockport went one better as
Hilliard and Wilson gave the
visitors the lead. Andrew
Marshall used his 6’10 frame
well in the next play as he
powered to the basket for 2pts,
the defence for Lions though was
proving a concern, especially as
the Falcons produced a 13-0 run
inspired by 6pts from Foster.
Anyigbo halted the run with a
close range shot and to finish
the quarter a good pass from
Warriner found Lee Norton open
for the 3 pointer. Lions had a
lot to do if as they found
themselves down 11-22.
A more determined approach from
Lions had little effect to the
margin in the second quarter as
Warriner drew first blood with a
lay up. The strength of
character from the visitors
though was impressive as Cole
hit two 3’s in the first four
minutes. A 3 from Lions’ Norton
and another strong move from
Marshall brought Lions within
10pts, 20-30. If Lions were to
reduce their deficit they would
have to pull together, however
this would not happen as a 3
pointer from Wilson in the
eighth minute finished another
7-0 run for Falcons to take them
17 ahead. Ryon Dixon lightened
the blushes of Lions late on in
the half as he hit a long range
basket followed by a 3 to take
Lions into half time down by 12,
25-37.
Early in the third quarter,
Falcons captain, Neil Wilson
twisted his ankle under the
basket and would take no further
part in the game. In the sixth
minute and down by 15pts Lions
finally woke up as Dixon turned
the game with two big 3’s to
give the team and home fans some
hope. In the third minute
Michael Peddie was grabbed
intentionally as he went for a
lay up by Alleyne and the result
left Peddie with an awkward
landing. Peddie would have to be
replaced by Warriner after
hurting his hip. A few minutes
later the introduction of Luis
Ware brought some composure to
the Lions and he found Warriner
in the final seconds of the
quarter to bring the team within
6pts. A last gasp shot from
Foster would find the target to
bring back an 8-0 lead, 40-48
for the visitors but the
momentum was now firmly with the
Lions and they were eager to
start the final quarter.
 In the final quarter Warriner
converted a jump shot in a crowd
and this was followed by a 3
from Norton. Stockport could
only manage a single free throw
from 6 attempts and in the
fourth minute another 3 from
Dixon gave Middlesbrough the
lead for the first time since
the third minute of the first
quarter.
Ware then picked the pocket of
Johnson and continued for the
easy lay up. Dean Hanson, Lions
7’1 centre had played superb
throughout the third quarter and
most of fourth collecting 2
major blocks, one actually
pinning Foster to the backboard.
With five minutes remaining
Coach Thomson and Nicholls were
reluctant to disrupt the team
momentum and with two minutes to
go Middlesbrough were leading by
15pts, 65-50. A small lapse in
the final minute gave Stockport
two easy baskets and over the
season the fourth quarter has
been a problem for Middlesbrough
as they always seem to dip in
form allowing the opposition to
take victory. Today Lions
finally buried that ghost as
they produced a 27-9 period for
an almost perfect quarter as
Lions picked up a valuable 2pts
from a team just above them in
the league.
For the MVP, Ryon Dixon was the
significant factor in the game,
hitting two big shots in a row
to provide Lions with the lead
at a crucial stage in the game.
Dixon also added 4 rebounds.
Damian Warriner was also top
drawer with 10pts and 3 steals.
Lee Norton was a quiet feature
for Lions but still managed
20pts.
Middlesbrough are now preparing
for their final league home game
against Liverpool. The game
takes place Sunday at Eston
Sports Academy, 4pm. The game is
part of the “Design a Lions Tee”
competition which encourages
everyone to design a plain white
Tee with Lions and their
sponsors; Ravenwood Roofing and
Tees Valley Leisure. Everyone
who wears their Tee to the game
gains entry for just £2 and
there are a number of prizes
available for the best designs
including Free Gym passes, UPVC
& Gutter clean, Lions season
tickets and for budding fans, 2
x portable basketball goals,
ideal for the garden or
driveway.
Spectators are asked to arrive
before 3.30pm and for more
information visit
www.game-time.co.uk or call
01642 814221
Top scorers
Lions:
Norton 20,
Dixon 14, Warriner 10, Anyigbo
8, Marshall 6, Ware 5
Wasps:
Cole 17, Foster 15, Johnson 8
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Game Stats
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Lions |
Falcons |
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Coach:
James Thomson
Asst Coach:
Simon Nicholls
Captain:
Acho Anyigbo |
Coach:
Adam White
Asst Coach:
Colin Briscoe
Captain:
Neil Wilson |
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Referees
Wayne Bailey & Gary Greenup
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Rebounds |
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30 |
37 |
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6
5
4
4
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Hanson
Marshall
Anyigbo
Norton
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13
9
7
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Cole
Foster
Alleyne
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Assists |
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4 |
0 |
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2
1
1
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Ware
Parsons
Warriner
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Blocks |
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2
1
1
1
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Hanson
Marshall
Norton
Ware
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|
|
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Steals |
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12 |
10 |
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3
2
2
2
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Warriner
Leighton
Marshall
Thomson
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3
2
2
2 |
Parr
Alleyne
Cole
Johnson
|
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Turn Overs |
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16 |
12 |
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3
3
3
2
2
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Anyigbo
Parsons
Ware
Dixon
Warriner
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3
2
2
2
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Johnson
Cole
Hilliard
Wilson
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Game Stats continued
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Floor Shooting |
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18 of 33 |
18 of 52 |
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Peddie
Thomson
Parsons
Ware
Leighton
Dixon
Marshall
Norton
Hanson
Warriner
Anyigbo
|
M
0
0
1
2
0
1
3
2
1
5
3
|
A
1
0
3
3
0
1
5
2
1
11
6
|
Johnson
White
Parr
Wilson
Hilliard
Alleyne
Foster
Cole
|
M
3
0
1
0
2
2
7
3
|
A
6
0
3
3
8
10
12
10
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3 Point Shooting |
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9 of 26 |
4 of 11 |
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Peddie
Thomson
Parsons
Ware
Leighton
Dixon
Marshall
Norton
Hanson
Warriner
Anyigbo
|
M
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
5
0
0
0
|
A
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
12
0
1
0
|
Johnson
White
Parr
Wilson
Hilliard
Alleyne
Foster
Cole
|
M
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
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A
0
0
3
2
0
0
1
5
|
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Free Throw Shooting |
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4 of 10 |
9 of 27 |
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Peddie
Thomson
Parsons
Ware
Leighton
Dixon
Marshall
Norton
Hanson
Warriner
Anyigbo
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M
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
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A
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
0
2
4
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Johnson
White
Parr
Wilson
Hilliard
Alleyne
Foster
Cole
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M
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
5
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A
6
0
0
0
2
4
7
8
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Game MVP:
Ryon Dixon, Middlesbrough Lions
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