PLD vs Mercer County Sweet Sixteen
The Bulldogs defeated Mercer County 58-55 on Mar. 16
The Game
Taveion Hollingsworth shoots over a Mercer County defender
Junior Dontell Brown (4) scores
Dontell Brown tips the ball
Darius Williams (23) reaches for a rebound.
Dontell Brown (4) reaches for the ball
Taveion Hollingsworth shoots a jumper over Mercer County
Jordan Lewis
Dontell Brown signals to his teammates by raising his right arm
Taveion Hollingsworth gets a shot up despite a Mercer County defender
Taveion Hollingsworth
Dontell Brown fights for a rebound
Taveion Hollingsworth celebrates
Darius Williams goes up for a shot
Senior Alaina Everhart cheers on the Bulldogs from the sidelines
Taveion Hollingsworth shoots a free throw. He made two free throws at the end of the fourth quarter to seal the victory
Senior Jordan Lewis guards the inbound pass by Mercer County
The bench watches the game
Darius Williams (23) fires off a shot over a Mercer County defender
Hollingsworth brings the ball down the court
Jordan Brown, senior, cuts through traffic to score. Brown was named as the “Lamplighter Game Changer” for scoring eight points off the bench
Justin Kelley jumps to tip in the ball. Kelley totaled nine points and six rebounds
Taveion Hollingsworth brings the ball down the court
Dontell Brown snatches a rebound under the basket
Justin Kelley lunges for a rebound. Kelley’s forced turnover with 5.6 seconds left in the game sealed the victory for the Bulldogs.
Justin Kelley prepares to inbound the ball
Darius Williams (23) fights for a rebound after Justin Kelley (13) forces the turnover
Jordan Brown (20) and Taveion Hollingsworth (11) prepare to defend against a Mercer County player
The Dog Pound
Dunbar basketball fans support in the student section.
Dunbar fans show support
The PLD Dog Pound and cheerleaders
“It’s Lit”
The Dunbar pep band traveled out to support the Bulldogs.
Marshall Nelson appears on the jumbo-tron at Rupp Arena.
Dunbar basketball fans support in the student section.
Dunbar basketball fans support in the student section.
Hannah Lucas cheers for the Bulldogs
Dunbar basketball fans support in the student section.
Dunbar basketball fans support in the student section.
A portion go the Dog pound appears on the jumbo-tron at Rupp Arena.
The Bulldog mascot leads the student section.
The student section and pep band go wild after every point.
Dunbar basketball fans support in the student section.
Dunbar basketball fans support in the student section.
The 900+ members of the Dog Pound and pep band pose for a photo.
Candids
Senior Alaina Everhart cheers on the Bulldogs from the sidelines
The bench watches the game
Dunbar’s bulldog mascot hugs a child supporting the basketball team, dressed as a cheerleader.
The Dunbar cheerleaders perform during halftime.
PLD’s cheerleaders cheer for a free-throw
Drum Line
Justin Kelley
Dontell Brown
PLD cheerleaders
Alaina EverHart and Nikaya Mayberry
Carlie Fugate
LeAnna Williams, Alaina Everhart and Hannah Steketee
McKenzie Miller and Abbey Kelley
Jordan Lewis
Justin Kelley
Mallory Baker and McKenzie Miller
Mallory Baker and McKenzie Miller
Julia Beard
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