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Jefferson beats Newark Catholic to win D-IV state hoop title
COLUMBUS — Two for two; perfect. That’s the way we like it.
Jefferson defeated Newark Catholic 59-52 to win the Division IV boys state high school basketball championship on Saturday, March 27 at OSU’s Schottenstein Center.
Earlier, Dunbar defeated previously unbeaten Port Clinton 64-50 to win the D-II state title.
Junior Cody Ladimer was a do-everything beast for the Broncos, scoring 24 points. And he was at his best in the final eight minutes, powering underneath to score nine of the team’s first 10 fourth-quarter points.
He was sorely needed: Center Adreian Payne was benched since picking up his fourth personal foul with 1:04 left in the third quarter and Jefferson trailing by five. He finally returned with 3:00 left in the fourth but fouled out with :50.9 left and Jefferson up 56-51. Payne scored 11 points.
NC led 42-41 after three quarters.
NC went on a 17-5 run to take the lead after the Broncos opened a 29-23 lead to begin the third quarter.
The Broncos scored the last five points to cut their deficit from a game-high six.
Jefferson led 27-23 at halftime.
Latimer has provided plenty of inside game for the Broncos, scoring a team-leading 10 points to go with nine rebounds at the break. Adreian Payne added 6 points.
Jefferson’s biggest lead was 17-8 to start the second period after Joby Jackson’s 3-pointer.
NC (25-1) has slowed the pace of the game and it’s working. Senior Matt Dawson has hit two bombs and has eight second-period points.
Jefferson (16-10) led 14-8 after the first quarter.
If the Broncos are to win, it’ll be without a full-strength Payne. His right — shooting — shoulder is in a protective sleeve. Although able to shoot and run, the 6-10 Payne seems reluctant to jump. His long wingspan still presents problems for the much smaller Green Wave.
This is the third of four state title games where today.
Jefferson owns two state titles, winning in 1998 and ’79. The Broncos also were runners-up in 1987 and ’86 and a semifinalist in ’77.
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By Rountree
March 27, 2010 7:30 PM | Link to this
I would like to congratulate the whole Broncos squad, way to bring that title back home, Big things come in small packages. I will even help out with getting a bigger sign for this title up on the hill. c/o 93
By BRONCO FAN
March 27, 2010 7:35 PM | Link to this
I LIVE IN TROTWOOD NOW BUT I AM A BORN N BRED BRONCO…WAY TO GO BRONCOS…CONGRATS ON YOUR WIN…A MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 77….
By Bronco 1976
March 27, 2010 8:43 PM | Link to this
Congratulations Broncos. You should be proud. You have proven to yourselves that you can achieve anything. Do great in school. The world awaits you. Make your goals and go out and conquer the world. Congratulations.
By Stephanie Brugger
March 27, 2010 9:12 PM | Link to this
Newark Catholic did a fantastic job under the coaching direction of Andrew Meister. For a team with no history of a state championship, Newark Catholic stood up very well to a team with many former championships. Great game Newark Catholic! You played like champions!
By phylliss robinson
March 27, 2010 9:21 PM | Link to this
CONGRATS BRONCOS,MY SON PLAYED FOUR YEARS,AND YALL ALWAYS HAD A NICE SUAD,I AM SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU……
By Timi Jernigan
March 27, 2010 10:38 PM | Link to this
Congratulations to the 2010 D-IV State Champions Jefferson Broncos from an alum C/O 82! The Jefferson Twp family are proud of all of you! Enjoy your accomplishment!!!!
By Timi Jernigan
March 27, 2010 10:39 PM | Link to this
Congratulations to the 2010 D-IV State Champions Jefferson Broncos from an alum C/O 82! The Jefferson Twp family are proud of all of you! Enjoy your accomplishment!!!!
By Winston Fergsuon
March 27, 2010 10:57 PM | Link to this
Broncos are champions again and we alum c/o 82 are extremely proud of you
By Basketball Fan
March 27, 2010 11:19 PM | Link to this
Congrats to Jefferson and good game to Newark. I am also going to say thank you to the refs. You called a decent game.
By Hoopster
March 27, 2010 11:35 PM | Link to this
Well Dayton Jeff, if you had only won this clear of any major tarnishes, that would be a different thing! You had five games dis-qualified because you were caught violating the OHSAA rules. Well, you think you can do that and still be the champions? I think everyone knows who the champions were tonight!
By JEREMIAH
March 28, 2010 3:53 AM | Link to this
Jefferson won a nice one!!!! expect us to come back in 2011… we got da same squad minus 2 players!!!! and quit hatin!!!! Futuristik911 class of “04”
By Clint JT Class of 81
March 28, 2010 8:00 AM | Link to this
Way to go Blue and Gold. Bronco for life
By Linda
March 28, 2010 11:52 AM | Link to this
Go Bronco’s We no who runs the Balls we do Class 76’Great Game
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By Merchant-Parrish
April 9, 2010 9:52 AM | Link to this
Congratulations Class of 2010, Very great job, and I happen to be home and went to the regionals the weekend before. Wish I could of stayed, but very very great job Broncos. Once a Bronco, always a Bronco.c/o 1977