Champville Squeeze Past Antonine, 98-95
In a nail-biting D1M contest at Antonine Club, Champville escaped with a 98-95 victory over Antonine on Saturday, October 18. Henry Sims led the charge for Champville with a game-high 24 points and 12 rebounds. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 193 points.
Champville took a 48-45 lead into halftime.
The game featured several highlight plays. H. Sims (Champville) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 3 dunks in the game. M. Martinez (Antonine) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter during a crucial stretch. J. Salem was a force on the defensive end with 3 blocks.
Henry Sims was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 24 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists in 33 minutes of action. He shot 9-of-13 (69%) from the field, 6-of-7 (86%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. Jimmy Salem provided valuable support with 9 points, 4 rebounds, 5 steals. Javion Blake also chipped in with 15 points off the starting lineup.
Champville's bench was a major factor, contributing 22 points off the pine. Ali Mahmoud was the standout reserve, providing 9 points, 2 assists in a spark-plug role. Champville also generated 11 second-chance points and 11 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Both teams shot similarly from the field — Champville at 55% and Antonine at 51%. From beyond the arc, Champville connected on 8-of-23 (34%) while Antonine managed just 12-of-30 (40%).
Antonine committed 12 turnovers compared to Champville's 7, leading to 10 points off turnovers for Champville.
Down the stretch, Champville came up clutch when it mattered most. M. Abi Kheres nailed a key basket with 00:27 remaining to help seal the victory. It was a white-knuckle finish that had both benches on their feet until the final buzzer.
Despite the result, Glenn Cosey showed his quality for Antonine, contributing 20 points, 7 assists. Ricky Ledo added 22 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.