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Surprise: Pryor a force in overtime win

Surprise: Pryor a force in overtime win
Class AA Boys: Jeannette 64, South Fayette 54
Sunday, February 17, 2008
By Mike White, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Terrelle Pryor jawed with the South Fayette student section a few times in yesterday's contest. Two South Fayette students were escorted by police out of the gymnasium during the WPIAL Class AA playoff game.

After the contest, Pryor had to be held back from a confrontation with the students.

"People kept saying things," Pryor said. "I try not to listen to it, but it makes you mad."

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Jeannette outlasts South Fayette

BALDWIN - South Fayette matched Jeannette's energy. The Lions matched the Jayhawks' skill level. In terms of defensive intensity, the two WPIAL Class AA boys basketball powers were equals.

One area where Jeannette held a distinct advantage was athleticism, namely in the form of heralded senior Terrelle Pryor. And when Jeannette needed Pryor most, the nation's top football recruit delivered.

Pryor scored seven of his game-high 24 points in overtime as he led the Jayhawks past South Fayette, 64-54, Saturday in a tightly contested quarterfinal contest at Baldwin High School.

"They're not the toughest team to defend Xs and Os wise," South Fayette coach Rich Bonnaure said. "It's just the athleticism. We played hard but they played just as hard. (Pryor) is a big factor for them."

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Pryor: Needs to relax, ignore taunting because it's only going to get worse

His talents command that type of attention, whether he wants it or not. His talents also command unwanted attention, from hangers-on to a constant stream of autograph seekers.

Judging from Pryor's actions, the biggest pain comes on the basketball court, where the opposition's fan base harasses Pryor nonstop.

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