Bayside Championship: Wi-Hi claims second straight title, Parkside falls in overtime

The Wicomico High School boys basketball team claimed its second straight Bayside Championship with an 88-63 victory over Easton on Tuesday night. The Tribe also defeated the Warriors to win the title last year. 

Wi-Hi was led by junior guard Jaden Baker, who tallied 23 points. Teammates Jayson Handy and Dorian Stevens also contributed a combined 41 points in the win. 

Both teams will next play in the state tournament March 4. Earning a first-round bye, Wi-Hi will face the winner of Parkside and Queen Anne's as Easton awaits the winner of Kent Island and North Caroline. 

Parkside comes up short on last-second bucket

The Parkside High School girls basketball team fell to Easton in the Bayside Championship at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. 

Easton won on a last-second shot in overtime by junior captain Myia Jeter, who led all scorers with 25 points. For Parkside, freshman Amanda Ballard led the way with 20 points. 

Parkside and Easton now turn their focus to the 2A state tournament which kicks off Friday. The Rams will play North Caroline, and Easton will wait and play the winner of Wi-Hi and Kent Island's contest. 

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