Pups too much for the Tigers.

After witnessing the world's longest and poorest refereed JV Game last night we got a chance to see the annual showdown of Cleveland Heights vs. Canton McKinley. The Bulldogs of McKinley prevailed to a 70-56 victory on senior night. McKinley was lead by 5-foot-9, 2009, PG Terell Lipkins' 31 points, while he connected on 14 of 22 from the field. Lipkins is a lightning quick guard that has the ball on the string and can finish in transition or traffic with floaters, attacks at the rim or even hit you with a no-look drop-off. 6-foot-1, 2011, WG, Brandon Means from McKinley added 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 dimes for the victors. While Cleveland Heights 6-foot-7, 2009, Center, Reegie Keeley (Ohio University signee) added 20 points along with 9 rebounds. 6-foot-3, 2009, CG, Sir Williams (Rider signee) added 10 points.
The zone defense and pesky play of McKinley stymied the Heights' squad as they went into a offensive-like coma during the first half and could not stretch the defense,Height's didn't attack the gaps or knock down the open shots against the zone. Although McKinley was undersized, they showed a lot more heart pushing the tempo and executing with their 4-out-1 offense. Lipkins' 31 points was a career high and a great way to go out on senior night. McKinley has 1 more regular season game before tournament action and it takes place this weekend at Akron SVSM.
Cleveland Heights which finishes the regular season at 17-3 (losses coming to Mentor, Toledo St. Johns and Canton McKinley) and will get ready for post-season play at the Warrensville District. Heights is one of the top 5 teams in the Cleveland area and will have a solid chance to get to regionals depending upon guard play and defense.
Names to remember:
Tigers
Reegie Keeley, Cleveland Heights
Sir Christian Williams,Cleveland Heights
Cody Smith, Cleveland Heights
Tyree Gaitor, Cleveland Heights

Bulldogs
Terell Lipkins, Canton McKinley
Brandon Means, Canton McKinley
Cecil Smith, Canton McKinley
Da'vontai Rorie, Canton McKinley
Juwad Duncan, Canton McKinley