That will be key in this first matchup against Poly, because the Jackrabbits won’t have a true post presence until later this month, when sophomore forward Solomon Jones is eligible to play following his transfer from Sherman Oaks Notre Dame. None of the teams have a big man that can guard all of our bigs,” Denson said. Then senior forward Danny Beltran is a good offensive rebounder who can stretch the floor with his shooting. He’s paired with 6-foot-6 junior center Jabari Steward, who showed off some impressive footwork in taking it to Wilson in the post on Monday. Denson, a transfer from Executive Prep, is 6-foot-6 and agile, capable of attacking off the dribble or posting up opponents. If Compton has one advantage in the Moore League this season, it’s the height inside. “We want to win the Moore League and go undefeated.” Senior forward Camren Denson agreed when asked if it was a statement win for the Tarbabes. The lead grew as big as 21 before Thomas pulled his starters and let the back-of-the-rotation guys play out the string. The Tarbabes did not forget that as they prepared for Monday’s rematch. But the Bruins won the head-to-head matchup, taking the two games by a combined five points. In the process, Compton showed that it could be a real challenger for the Jackrabbits this season ahead of their first meeting of the season, on Thursday at Compton.Ī year ago, Compton and Wilson finished tied for second place in the Moore League. The Compton Tarbabes picked up their second win of Moore League play Monday, a 73-57 win over Wilson that wasn’t as close as that 16-point differential. 9, 2016, with two undefeated league titles between then and now.īut the team that beat Poly over two years ago, and split the Moore League title with them for the 2015-16 season, could be gearing up for another challenge. The Jackrabbits last lost a Moore League game on Feb. It’s the question that has to be asked every year, though most years a simple “No” is the answer. Guest book and directions are available at any Moore League team ready to challenge Long Beach Poly boys basketball? Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is directing the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Gardner VNA, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440. Interment will be private in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol. Megan Leary of the Orange Central Congregational Church officiating. at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange.įuneral services will be held on Sunday afternoon, January 24th, at 3 p.m. William was predeceased by a brother, Robert Compton, and sisters, Carol Menard and Garna Mallet.Ĭalling hours will be held on Sunday afternoon, Janufrom 1-3 p.m. Compton and his wife, Jill, of Exeter, NH, Juliann Verock and her husband, Richard, and Sally Quinton and her husband, Joseph, all of Athol seven grandchildren, Matthew Compton, Colby Compton, Adam Verock, Molly Krpata, Michael Butler, Sarah Butler, and Jason Butler five great-grandchildren several nephews and nieces and Delores Durling, a close friend and companion from Fitchburg. Survivors include his children, William G. He enjoyed many winters in Pompano Beach, Florida, walking the beach, and telling stories whenever given the opportunity. McElwynn Shoe Company, and owned the former Compton's Restaurant, all of Athol. Prior to his self employment, he had worked as a Manufacturer's Representative for many years in New England, worked for the former Union Twist Drill, J. He was awarded the European/African Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Normandy Campaign Medal, and the Normandy Liberation Medal by the French government.īill was a recognized photographer and owned Compton Photo Studios in Athol. William attended Orange public schools and served in the United States Navy during World War Two. Compton, 87, of 288 Riversbend Street, died on Tuesday afternoon, Januat Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol, following a brief illness.īorn in Athol on January 13, 1923, he was a son of Edward and Ivy Russell Compton.
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