Harrells Christian’s boys basketball team overcame an eight point deficit with 2:30 left to take down Greenfield School on the road. Greenfield School entered the night as the No. 20 team in the HSOT Statewide Top 25.

With the 74-71 win, Harrells improved its perfect start to 5-0 overall.

The Crusaders were led by the McKoys – juniors Antonio and Deshaun. Antonio, a 6-foot-5 wing, tied for the game-high in points with 28. Deshaun had 19.

Harrells had to overcome an impressive effort from Greenfield School freshman 6-foot-4 forward Braxton Dubose, who tied with Antonio at 28 points.

An Antonio McKoy basket and the foul gave Harrells a 72-71 lead with 38 seconds left.

In those final 38 seconds, Harrell’s forced multiple tie-ups and even took it away with 11 seconds left, but the Crusaders were called for travel on the floor.

Greenfield School star Kobe Edwards was called for a travel with 5.3 seconds left, but Harrells threw the ensuing baseline out of bounds pass out of bounds after a miscommunication.

On the final possession for the Knights, Antonio came up with a steal, escaped, and was fouled with 2.2 seconds left. He made both free throws. Greenfield got a deep shot off at the buzzer, but it did not fall.

Greenfield dropped to 6-2 overall to start the season. The Knights will be back in action on Saturday against Northwood Temple.

Harrells will take on Quality Education Academy on Black Friday.

Box Score

Harrells Christian: Antonio McKoy – 28; Dashaun McKoy – 19; Zicaerian McNeil – 12; Amir Moore – 11; J’Kaeshi Brunson – 2; Coley Sasser – 2

Greenfield School: Braxton Dubose – 28; Kobe Edwards – 24; Cameron Moore – 13; Isaiah Thomas – 4; Johnny Winborne – 2