NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Nicholas Gravely scored 19 points and Jalen Mattocks added 20 off the bench as Barber-Scotia pulled away in the second half to defeat The Apprentice School 84-73 at the MLK Classic Sunday afternoon.
The Builders were without the services of All-American guard Donovan Means, who was injured in the first half of Saturday’s loss to SC Central Christian and is listed as day-to-day.
The game was tied 34-34 at halftime before Barber-Scotia (6-5, 2-1) used a 50-point second half to take control. Mattocks was a key factor, going 12 of 15 from the free-throw line and grabbing 14 rebounds to go with his 20 points. Landon Griffin finished with 17 points and three steals, while Londen Roseman chipped in 13.
Barber-Scotia shot 49.1% from the field and converted 22 of 30 free throws.
Apprentice (10-7, 2-2) was led by Shamon Rosser, who scored a team-high 22 points off the bench. Ahmiir Colpetro added 17 points, while Jahlil Hope posted a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds.
Despite a 44-38 rebounding edge, the Builders were held to 37.3% shooting as the Sabers sealed the road victory.
