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Ford, Crowley give Toppers more than they can handle
Thursday, 12 November 2009
By Kenneth Mister
Daily Times Leader

West Point basketball player Lakin Ford knew what he had to do.  

Being the lone senior on a Green Wave team filled with sophomores, Ford knew his teammates leaned on him for guidance.  

And he didn't let them down.  

Ford dominated the paint as he pounded for 20 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks as West Point defeated Houston 70-63 on Tuesday.  

"I came out more aggressive," Ford said.  "I didn't want to start the season off with two (losses)."  

And Ford made that extremely clear from the tip off.  

Ford scored six points in the first quarter, all coming off dunks.  

While Ford took care of the inside game, junior James Caldwell lit up the perimeter.  Caldwell connected on five attempts from the arc, while adding 19 points.  

After being up 31-26 at the half, West Point extended its lead to 16 after the third period.  A late fourth quarter spark by Houston lightened the lead to seven.  

Ford, however, would prove to be too much as he blocked two Toppers' shots late in the game to seal the victory.  

West Point coach Winston Varnado said last week's 78-39 loss to Starkville was expected.  

"We played an experience team," Varnado said.  "Starville is loaded.  And they beat us like they supposed to."

With an inexperienced team, Ford has been forced to shoulder most of the load.  And he has stepped up to take that responsibility, Varnado said.  

"If you look out there, we have have sophomores," he said.  "And five sophomores who played.  So, that made a big difference.  We had one guy who had playing experience - Lakin Ford.  

"(Ford) is really gifted," Varnado said.  "He played in a shadow behind a lot of good guys and now he's stepping up.  He has to lead this team because he's the only senior we have that's playing.  And he's doing what he needs to do."

West Point is now 1-1 on the season and will be on the road to take on Nettleton on Nov. 17.  

Lady Wave

The West Point Lady Wave basketball team bounced back from a season-opening loss to Starkville to defeat Houston 59-56.  

After taking a 43-31 lead going into the fourth quarter, West Point allowed Houston to creep back into the game.  

The Lady Toppers took the lead 52-50 with nearly two minutes left.  Two Kelsei Ewings free throws, however, sealed a West Point victory.  

Kourtney Crowley, who was held to only seven points versus Starkville, exploded for 24 points.  Ewings added 17 points while Yakira Edwards scored six.  
Last Updated ( Monday, 23 November 2009 )
 
 
 
 
Great job West Point Green {champions} Waves football
players, coaching staff, and community. I have returned home so i am looking forward
to enjoying another winning season. Go Greenies 2010!!! - Minister Joe (Butch) Smith
 
Congrats.. to the players, parents, coaches, student body,
teachers and staff of West Point Hight School for the 2009 Ms. Football
Championship.  This shows us what can happen when a community stands together.  Best
wishes from Jesse Pulliam class of 1972. - Jesse Pulliam

 
There sure does seem to be limited news of the Green Wave in
this paper these days.... That's unfortunate, but GO GREENIES AND
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! - Luke Robataille
 
We would like to congratulate the West Point Green Wave for
their season victory.  We support our family and we always support anything that our
family is a part of.  We would like to say for you to continue the hard work, keep
your grades up, and keep GOD first.  Congratulations to Coach Pickens as well as all
the other coaching staff for your hard work. - Pickens Family

 
It had been a long time coming, but the WP Green Waves have
done it again. I am very proud of you all and look out Miss.. State you got some
wonderful players headed your way! God Bless everyone. - Demetrius Jefferson

 
Congratulations to WPHS football team and coaches on winning
the 5A state championship - Nash D. Montgomery, Virginia Beach, Virginia - WPHS
class of 1972! - Nash Montgomery
 
Congratulations Greenies, 5A State Champs!!!
- Mavis Jackson Williams, WPHS Class of 1979 

Big congratulations to the greenwave from the Gulf Coast.
- Robert L. Wright, Daphne, Alabama - WPHS class of 1977

Green wave spirit all the way from iraq great job greenies - TC Harris
 
I would like to wish the coaching staff and the West Point
High School Football team GOOD LUCK and a SAFE TRIP as they travel to the 5A State
Championship in Jackson!!! - Mrs. Antwaunette Jones Taylor
 
West Point Green Waves, we ready to take that ride to Jack
Town. Wish you all nothin but the best. C/O 2005 P.S. Lookin foward to seeing you
Lil Bro #22! - Jarvis Jefferson Sr.
 
 2 bits, 4 bits, 6 bits a dollar, All for the Greenwaves, Stand up and Holler!  Lets Go Greenwave! - Kahla Thomas

Just like 2005, I have my reservations made for Jackson.
Lets get it done again Green Wave! - Woa Townsend

Win,win,win,see you in Jackson Ms, for the playoff. - Rev Nudennie Moore

GO BIG GREENWAVES! LETS BRING HOME THE CHAMPIONSHIP. - Anthony Tallie
 
I wish u guys the best season - Joshua Lee

 Go green waves and win, win, and win. - Rev Joe Smith

  GOOD LUCK WEST POINT SWIM TEAM!!! I hope yall have a great
season this year! Even though I'm not there, I'm cheering ya'll on up here! - Brandon Berry

Go Green Wave! Keep up the good work. - Robin Birmingham C/O '96
 
 
 
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