article Sweet Sixteen Preview: Doss Dragons

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DOSS DRAGONS PREVIEW

Head Coach: Tony Williams

Region: 6th

District: 22nd

 

Doss and PRP were the two pre-season favorites to win the 6th regional title and they opened their seasons by playing each other. Doss led that game for the most part, but did have to withstand a last minute rally to win by one. From that game forward, Doss has always shown they are the team to beat from the 6th region and been the likely favorite to play in the State Tournament. The Dejuanta Weaver-led Dragons beat every team in the region that they played.

 

 

Here’s How They Got To The Sweet 16:

 

22nd District Tournament:

 

Doss would play Butler in the first round of the 22nd district tournament and like many of their games this season, it would appear they could blow the Butler team away, but they only won 66-53.

 

Doss then beat DeSales for the District Championship which would be their third game against each other of the season. After beating DeSales by 12 in the 1st game and by 22 in a second game, this game was closer because DeSales came back strong in the 4th quarter in a 55-51 game.

 

 

6th Region Tournament:

Doss would face the runner-up in the 21st district, Holy Cross, in a game of mismatched opponents. Doss easily won 78-46.

 

Doss would next play against Bullitt East to see who would go on to final of the 6th Region Championship. The score was a 65-61 win in overtime, but it was an especially hard fought victory for the Dragons who had to survive a last second miss in regulation that could have ended their season.

 

Doss and DeSales would square off again for the 4th time this season, this time to see who would go to the Sweet 16 in Rupp Arena. The game would be a good first half but the second half Doss started to pull away until the Colts mounted a comeback which fell short in a 55-49 victory for the Dragons.

 

The Dragons are led in scoring by Dujuanta Weaver who comes into the KHSAA Sweet 16 averaging almost 17 points a game, shooting 44% from the field and 33% from 3. Tyler Jefferson is a big contributor down low, averaging 13 PPG and 7 rebounds. Terrell Gray is the third senior leader and has a 15 point average.

 

Besides those three seniors, the Dragons have several underclassmen that they can hurt you with. Jaylon Hall, a sophomore is one of the best three point shooters on the team and Delvonte McCloud is another starter with the ability to score in bunches. Nick Anderson, Ramon Collins, and Dajon McCarley also all see action to provide depth.

 

The Dragons will open up the Sweet 16 against Williamsburg, region 13 winner on Wednesday night at 8 PM EST.