Legacy trounce All American Ballers

Dec. 20th 2014

Daimeon S. Banks

Bull City Legacy center DeshawnMcLean had a game-high 21pts and 5 rebounds in a 133-100 win over the All American Ballers at Walltown Recreational center on Saturday. 

Durham, N.C.  -

The Bull City Legacy jumped out to a quick 13-1 lead and never looked backed.  Center DeShawn McLean (South View HIgh School) led the way with a game-high 21 points, while pulling down 5 rebounds, en route to a 133-103 Bull City victory.  

Seven Legacy players scored in double figures: 18 points from Jerome Carr (Laurinburg Institute), Raymond McKeithen (Greenville State) 17 points and 4 rebounds, Bryan Streeter (The Citdal) 16 points, Brandon Hobbs (WSSU) 15 points, James Wooten (Fayetteville  State) 12 points, and Tim Plummer (Fayetteville State) 10 points.  

Kenneth Haywood (Fayetteville State) tied a game-high with 21 points for the All American Ballers.  Bull City built a 60-40 halftime lead, and led by as many as thirty seven points in the fourth quarter.  With the win the Legacy even their record at 2-2 in the Tobacco Road Basketball League (trblproball.com). 

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Eagles tame Wildcats; NCCU throttles Johnson & Wales (NC) 101-38

Daimeon S. Banks

@sportsbydaimeon

12/2/2014

Durham, N.C. -  Head coach LeVelle Moton and his NCCU Eagles mens basketball team welcomed Johnson & Wales (NC) to McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium Tuesday night.  The Eagles have been road warriors so far this season, playing one home game to date.  

Dorthy said it best, "There's no place like home." NC Central put on a show in front of the home crowd. Senior guard Anthony McDonald came out on fire. The Aberdee, Miss. native drained four first half 3 pointers; fellow senior Jordan Parks (Queens, N.Y.) did his work in the paint, collecting several highlight reel dunks. NC Central's defense was also impressive in the opening half, taking a 42-19 lead into the lockeroom.  

It would only get worse for the visting Tigers in the 2nd half.  The combination of McDougald and Parks continued to pour it on; the duo finished with 26 and 20 points respectively.  Parks also added 7 rebounds to his tally, while senior guard Dante Holmes chipped in with 15 points, and 5 assists.  Ricky Porter's 12 points led Johnson & Wales (NC),  who fall to (4-5) on the season after the loss.  

With the win, NC Central improves to (4-3) on the season.  The Eagles open up MEAC play on the road Friday, when they face the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.   

We salute our veterans: Bull City Legacy outlast the Wilmington Seadwags in TRBL home opener

Nov. 15, 2014 

Daimeon S. Banks 

 

Raymond Mckeithen and Stewart Holley battle down low for the Bull City Legacy

DURHAM, N.C. -

The Bull City Legacy played their home opener Saturday afternoon; an event to honor veterans for their service.  The Legacy welcomed the Wilmington Seadawgs to Walltown Recreation Center for this TRBL matchup.  

Wilmington came out ready to play, as they led by as many as 7 points in the first quarter.  Two players in particular did the bulk of the scoring for the visting SeaDawgs.  Todd Mclaurin scored 26 points and Levi Humphrey led Wilmington with 29 points and 8 rebounds.   After after tightening up their defense, Bull City took a 64-55 halftime lead.  

In the second-half, Legacy forward Raymond McKeithen (Greenville State) gave the hometown crowd a great performance.  McKeithen led a group of six Legacy players in double figures with a game-high 32 points and 6 rebounds, in a 124-109 Bull City victory.  Nelson Kirksey IV (University of Missouri at Kansas City) chipped in with 17 points while Mark Jones (Fayettville State) played a strong floor game with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 block.

With the win, Bull City Improves to 1-1 on the season.  The Legacy will next hit the court Dec. 14th, with a road game versus the Raleigh Revolt.  Tip-off is set for 6pm at C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium; on the campus of Shaw University.  

Cary Invasion survives overtime thriller with The Bull City Legacy 131-129

Saturday November 8th 

Cary, NC

Two familiar foes took to the court Saturday evening; the Cary Invasion played host to the Bull City Legacy on opening night in the TRBL. (Tobacco Road Basketball League). If this game was any indication of the upcoming season, then we as fans are in for a treat. 

Raymond Mckeithan made his Bull City Legacy debut, scoring 26 points, including 5 of 10 shooting from 3 point range.  This one was a back and forth affair, that saw multiple lead changes. Three of Legacy G/F Ian Gregory's team-high 29 points came in the final seconds of regulation, sending the game into overtime tied at 114.  

In the Overtime period, former Legacy, and current Invasion guard Cory Evans went to work.  Evans scored 10 of his game-high 40 points, including the game winning tip in with 3 seconds remaing, helping Cary sqeek out a 131-129 victory.  With the win, Cary starts the season 1-0, while Bull City is 0-1.  

The Legacy will next hit the court Saturday Nov. 15th versus the Wilmington SeaDawgs.  This will be the Legacy's Veterans Day game. Free admission for all veterans with ID.  Tip off is set for 4pmest at Walltown Recreation Center in Durham. 

Daimeon S. Banks 

Sports Media Director, Bull City Legacy

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The Eagles Nest

5pm,  O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium, home of the NCCU Eagles.  

What a beautiful Saturday afternoon it was in Durham, NC.  I had the opportunity to cover a matchup between the home team, (NCCU) and visiting Elizabeth City State University.  These two squads were former conference foes in Division II football of the CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) conference, before NCCU moved to the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Confernce), in Division I.

-Head Coach Jerry Mack

First year Head Coach Jerry Mack and his Eagles took one on the chin in week one of the 2014 college football season.  The Eagles fell 52-7 to East Carolina in Greenville, NC.  Coach Mack would be leading his team onto the field at O'Kelly-Riddick for the very first time. That, lady's and gentleman, would be a site to see. 

I arrived at the stadium some two hours before kickoff.  As I make my down to the field, the aroma of various deep fried deliciousness was in the air.  Turkey wings, chicken and fish.  Yes indeed, it's game day.  But I digress.  On the field I catch up with NCCU running back's coach Adrian Jones. 

-Coach Adrian Jones

Jones is in his second coaching stint with his alma mater.  He (Jones) was also the senior quarterback at Sourhern Durham High School during my freshman year at - you guessed it - Southern Durham High School.  But again, I digress. We exchanged pleasantries before going back to out jobs at hand.  

Pre-game was a mix of special teams players preparing, with skilled position players doing the same.  

-Michael Jones/DB

The stands at O'Kelly-Riddick began to fill as kick off drew closer.  It was almost that time. This guy looks ready.  

-The Eagle

The number one mission on this Saturday afternoon; protect the "Eagles Nest."  Fast forward through (3) Eagles senior running back Andre Clarke touchdowns,

-Andre Clarke/ RB

A stingy Eagles defense, and ultimately a 34-7 NCCU win.  Congrats to Head Coach Jerry Mack on his first career win.  By the looks of NCCU's play on this Saturday afternoon, there should be many more wins to come for Coach Mack.  Congratulations Coach. 

-SportsbyDaimeon