Ocean Springs Boys Hoop It Up In Final Three Quarters To Defeat Pearl 61-47 In First Round Of Playoffs

Written on 02/18/2024

Sam King

Despite a slow start, Ocean Springs handled Pearl 61-47 in the first round of the 2024 7A MHSAA Boys Basketball Championships.

Despite a slow start at home, Ocean Springs handled Pearl 61-47 in the first round of the state Class 7A boys basketball playoffs on Saturday.

Pearl led 15-10 in the first quarter, but the Greyhounds quickly turned the tide in the second quarter, outscoring Pearl 14-5 for a 24-20 halftime advantage.

Michael Robinson from Pearl flys to the basket for a shot. (Photo by Kirstie Goodman / 228 Sports)

Maddox Noblitt attempts to get around Pearl’s Isaiah Daniel and Michael Robinson. (Photo by Kirstie Goodman / 228 Sports)

Marvin Isom takes a shot for the Greyhounds while under pressure from a gang of Pirates. (Photo by Kirstie Goodman / 228 Sports)

As the game progressed, Ocean Springs continued to dominate, extending its lead with a 20-point third quarter. The momentum remained in the Greyhounds’ favor in the final quarter to secure the victory over the Pirates.

Ocean Springs junior guard Maddox Noblitt was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points, including 13 in the second half. Senior guards Elijah Isom and Kaleb Bradley scored 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Pearl’s Jaden Lee has a run-in with a Greyhound during a charge to the goal. (Photo by Kirstie Goodman / 228 Sports)

Kaleb Bradley comes up with a possession for the Greyhounds. (Photo by Kirstie Goodman / 228 Sports)

Pearl had standout performances from senior guard-forward Michael Robinson, who tallied 16 points, and senior guard Tristian Lucas, who added 12.

Ocean Springs advances to the quarterfinals and will play Meridian, which beat Gulfport 64-41 in the first round.