2018-03-08 Boys Class 6 South County- Western Branch
The South County Stallions advanced to the Virginia State 6A Final to face Western Branch HS from Midlothian, VA at the Siegel Center on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University on 3-08. South County advanced by defeating Madison 41-40 in the first round, followed by a win over Battlefield 63-54. Western Branch advanced to the state final after defeating James - River Midlothian 63-56, and Frank W. Cox HS 74-65.
In the 1st quarter South County jumped out to an early 10-8 advantage after the first eight minutes.
In the 2nd quarter South County would double their first quarter output putting up 20 points, while Western Branch nearly doubled theirs, scoring 15, giving the Stallions a 30-23 halftime lead.
In the 3rd quarter one would expect another high scoring quarter, but both teams combined for 18 points. South County would hold Western Branch to just 5 points, while adding 13 to their total.
The 4th quarter would start with South County's lead being 43-25. Both teams would move the ball up and down the court effectively with South County scoring 20 and Western Branch adding 19, for the final score of 63-47. Both coaches would substitute there starters in the 4th quarter. Both Seth Dunn and Quentin Millora-Brown both received loud ovations from the Stallions fans as they exited the court for the final time as Stallions. Dunn will play football for James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA next fall. Millora- Brown will take to the court for Rice University in Houston, Texas.
With the win South County wins their first 6A State Championship, and ends the year (27-3). In addition to the State Championship the Stallions won the Regional Title, and the Patriot District. Western branch ends their season as state runner up with a (25-3) record.
South County was led by Seth Dunn with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 26 minutes. Xa'Vian Myles added 16 points, 2 rebounds, and a steal in 17 minutes. Millora-Brown added 13 points, 17 rebounds, 8 assists, and 4 blocks in 30 minutes.
Read MoreIn the 1st quarter South County jumped out to an early 10-8 advantage after the first eight minutes.
In the 2nd quarter South County would double their first quarter output putting up 20 points, while Western Branch nearly doubled theirs, scoring 15, giving the Stallions a 30-23 halftime lead.
In the 3rd quarter one would expect another high scoring quarter, but both teams combined for 18 points. South County would hold Western Branch to just 5 points, while adding 13 to their total.
The 4th quarter would start with South County's lead being 43-25. Both teams would move the ball up and down the court effectively with South County scoring 20 and Western Branch adding 19, for the final score of 63-47. Both coaches would substitute there starters in the 4th quarter. Both Seth Dunn and Quentin Millora-Brown both received loud ovations from the Stallions fans as they exited the court for the final time as Stallions. Dunn will play football for James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA next fall. Millora- Brown will take to the court for Rice University in Houston, Texas.
With the win South County wins their first 6A State Championship, and ends the year (27-3). In addition to the State Championship the Stallions won the Regional Title, and the Patriot District. Western branch ends their season as state runner up with a (25-3) record.
South County was led by Seth Dunn with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 26 minutes. Xa'Vian Myles added 16 points, 2 rebounds, and a steal in 17 minutes. Millora-Brown added 13 points, 17 rebounds, 8 assists, and 4 blocks in 30 minutes.
