SKIATOOK — Chris Fitzpatrick had 29 points and Enid held Tulsa Kelley to only 15 points after intermission in beating the Comets 53-48 in overtime in the boys’ third-place game of the Skiatook Tournament Monday.

Enid’s girls beat Skiatook 49-39 for fifth-place behind 13 points from Courtney Chelf and 10 from Ty Washington.

The Plainsmen (9-3) shut out the Comets — ranked No. 11 in Class 5A — 5-0 in the overtime period to win their second overtime game of the tournament.

“That by far was our best defense that we have played all year,’’ said Enid assistant coach Billy Karr. “Once we got into overtime, we felt comfortable with our chances. We knew if we needed to get a stop, we would get it.’’

Fitzpatrick lived up to that by scoring off a steal with nine seconds left to give the Plainsmen a 52-48 advantage.

“They had a special play on and we knew it was coming,’’ Karr said. “Chris made a great individual play. He left his man and jumped in the passing lanes and got the ball. Our intensity picked up after the first period. It was as hard as we played all year.’’

Fitzpatrick had five 3-point baskets to finishing off a 102-point effort in the three games of the tournament.

Fitzpatrick’s fifth trey gave Enid a 48-42 lead with 4:22 left in regulation, but the Plainsmen did not score for the rest of the quarter. Fitzpatrick was called for charging with nine seconds left. Kelley missed a shot at the buzzer.

Clint Gamble gave Enid the lead for good, 50-48 early in the overtime.

Enid rallied back from a19-8 first quarter deficit, thanks to 3-point shooting. The Plainsmen hit four 3s in the second quarter to cut to the deficit to 33-27 at halftime.

Enid took a 38-37 lead after three periods, thanks to holding Kelley to four points in the third period.

Joe Dowdell and Jack Cameron both had 10 points for Kelley. Dowdell had only three points in the second half while Cameron had two.

“We were able to take away their two best players,’’ Karr said. “We did a better job of boxing out and rebounding and we were able to stop their penetration.

“We’re very pleased with this win. Our goal always is to win at least two games in a tournament. We had a successful tournament.’’



ENID 49, SKIATOOK 39 (G)

Enid’s bench sparked a Pacer comeback from a 15-9 first-period deficit.

Enid coach Layne Jones’ decision to go to his bench in the second period proved to be a wise one. EHS outscored the Lady Bulldogs 9-0 to take a 18-15 halftime lead.

A predominately reserve lineup outscored Skiatook 15-10 in the third period to take a 33-25 lead. The starters finished up the game.

“Coach Jones was looking for someone to give us a spark,’’ said EHS assistant Robb Mills. “The bench did a good job of doing that.’’

Esther DeClerck hit a big 3-point shot at the start of the third period. Rylee Nave didn’t score but had three offensive rebounds and several steals.

“Those two normally don’t get a lot of playing time, but they stood out today,’’ Mills said.

The win boosted Enid’s record to 6-6. The Pacers had beaten the Northeastern Oklahoma Association of Home schoolers 42-41 Saturday.

“We felt a lot better about this one,’’ Mills said. “It’s always good to see so many bench players have success. When that happens, it’s contagious and spreads over to everybody else. We were able to handle the pressure better today. It was a good team effort all the way around.’’

It was the second time this season Enid held an opponent to under 40 points.

The Plainsmen and Pacers will return to action at Bartlesville Friday.

Both teams will play in the Deer Creek Tournament Jan. 21-23.





SKIATOOK TOURNAMENT

GIRLS

5th PLACE

ENID 49, SKIATOOK 39



ENID 9 9 15 16 — 49

SKIATOOK 15 0 10 14 — 39



Enid — Chelf 13, T. Washington 10, Rasp 8, Wehrenberg 6, DeClerck 4, Jones 4, Crowl 2, Melvin 2.

Skiatook — Moyer 20, Canady 8, Coody 6, Jackson 3, Pedigo 2.



Boys

3rd Place

ENID 53, TULSA KELLEY 48



ENID 8 19 9 10 5 — 53

KELLEY 19 14 4 11 0 — 48



Enid — Fitzpatrick 29, Rose 8, Patterson 7, Walker 5, Gamble 4.

Kelley — Cameron 10, Dowdell 10, Cunningham 8, Maguire 6, Da. Walker 5, Lowe 4, Johnson 4, Do. Walton 1.