Prep Report: Verot shoots down Collier 55-46
Bishop Verot found the range from three-point land in the second half Tuesday night to turn a seven-point halftime deficit into a 55-46 victory at Barron Collier.
Brennan Melvin led the way for the Vikings with 24 points, including four three-pointers. He also had 13 rebounds and seven assists.
The Vikings, who played “flat” in the first half, cashed in seven threes to outscore the Cougars 41-15 in the second half. Etienne Effenberg chipped in with 16 points and Jacquard Hagan added 10.
Brian Landers led the Cougars (13-4) with 20 points.
Verot (11-6) hosts Cardinal Mooney Friday night.
Bishop Verot 14 10 23 18 – 55
Barron Collier 15 16 8 7 – 46
VEROT 55 – Melvin 24, Kane 3, Thomas 4, Hagan 10, Howard 8, Effenberg 16. Totals: 19 8-12 55.
3-point goals: Melvin 4, Kane 1, Hagan 2, Howard 2.
COLLIER 46 – Gilbert 6, Gonzalez 4, Bianchi 6, Landers 20, Humphrey 8, Schmidt 1. Totals: 15 6-12 46.
3-point goals: Landers 6, Gilbert 2, Humphrey 2.