LEMONT FURNACE, Pa. - A Bryce Hensley (Auburn, PA / Blue Mountain High School) steal and slam got things rolling for Schuylkill in Sunday's victory against Penn State Fayette. Schuylkill remained active on the defensive end, with Dashawn Dixon (Baltimore, MD / Cantonsville High School) swatting away a Fayette layup on the very next possession. Antwuan Byrd (Harrisburg, PA / Bishop McDevitt High School) recovered the loose ball and finished in transition to give Schuylkill a 4-0 lead in the opening minute.
With Fayette leading 18-17 with 10:45 remaining in the first half, Schuylkill went on a 15-2 run to take a 32-20 lead with 5:18 remaining. Fayette converted a layup a few possessions later and looked to gain momentum. Schuylkill quickly put a halt their hopes as Hadir Boswell (Philadelphia, PA / West Philadelphia Catholic High School) scored on back-to-back Schuylkill possessions, forcing a Fayette timeout.
Fayette went on a 12-0 run out of the timeout to end the half and bring the score to 36-34 in Schuylkill's favor. There was a total of 4 lead changes and 2 ties during the first four minutes of the second half. A 16-4 run by Schuylkill gave them a 56-47 advantage with 11:42 remaining in regulation.
Schuylkill was very effective from the field in the second half, shooting 61 percent compared to Fayette's 44 percent.
Schuylkill proceeded to stretch their lead to 21 off a made free throw by Dixon and remained in the driver's seat for the remainder of the contest.
Wilvens Fleurizard (Tamarac, FL / Coral Springs High School) led Schuylkill with 21 points. Hensley finished with 16 points. Dixon added 9 points and 11 rebounds. Boswell contributed with 14 points off the bench.
Schuylkill (7-11. 7-2 PSUAC) will complete their nine-game road stretch on Wednesday, January 18th against Penn State Lehigh Valley. Tip-off is set for 8:00 p.m.
