Senior JT Nixon's legacy as a "Big Shot" shooter is becoming etched in stone as he continues to drain miracle shots. The Blue Jays survive 44-43 against Park Hill South. Down by 2 points with under 10 seconds left, Bryan Adams rebounds a missed free throw, outlets the ball to Marshon Norfleet, who finds an open Nixon in the corner. The rest is history as JT makes his 4th game winning jumper of his high school career. (The four will be listed at the end of the story.)
It was a defensive battle in the first half as both played extremely good man to man defense. The Jays looked to some solid perimeter shooting for most of their points in the first 16 minutes. Three point baskets by Denton Koon, Norfleet, and Nixon (2) aided in the scoring but Liberty was still down by a point at halftime, 19-20.
The third quarter was owned by the Jays, out-scoring the Panthers 19-10 in the frame. Koon led the way with 12 of his game high 19 pts in the third quarter. However, the Panthers didn't quit and scored some late points to cut the margin 38-30 Jays.
Park Hill South carried that momentum into the fourth quarter. Scoring points from the foul line and forcing the Jays into some quick shots, they took a late lead. A Panther three pointer from the corner with under 30 seconds in the game put them on top. On offense, the Jays missed a shot and were forced to foul. That set up the dramatic ending by Nixon.
The Jays aren't finished with their week yet. Lee's Summit North travels to Liberty on Friday for the Blue Jay's Courtwarming game. JV tip off is at 5:30 and the varsity follows.
JT's Game Winners???
1. WJC Team Camp Championship game- 35 footer @ the buzzer (Summer '08)
2. WJC Tourney Semifinals vs Kearney- 22 footer with 2 secs left ('08)
3. Lee's Summit North-25 footer @ the buzzer ('09)
4. Park Hill South- 23 footer with 3 secs left ('10)
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