Red Devils prevail in defensive struggle

Allen picked up its second conference win of the season Saturday, a 54-52 squeaker over Labette. The Red Devils travel to Hesston Wednesday.

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February 5, 2024 - 2:42 PM

Allen Community College's LJ Hill puts up a shot in a game earlier this season. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register

PARSONS — Allen Community College returned to the win column Saturday.

Three Red Devils scored in double figures as Allen toppled host Labette, 54-52, to improve to 9-14 overall and 2-5 at the turnaround point of the Jayhawk Conference schedule.

Dante Jackson led the way with 17 points and seven rebounds, followed by Randy Crosby’s 14 points. Killian Spellman scored 11. 

EJ Lewis dished out four assists. Crosby and Jackson both had three steals.

Allen led 29-26 at the break. 

Nikhai Howard scored 13 to lead Labette.

FG/3pt FT F TP

Allen (29-25—54)

Lewis 0 3 0 3

Crosby 6 2 1 14

Teele 1 1 1 3

Jackson 5/2 1 3 17

Ryan 0/1 0 2 3

Spellman 5 1 5 11

Johnson 3 0 2 6

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