Brett Morris Sets Single Game Scoring Record as Highlanders Rout 8th Ranked Rounty County

Senior Brett Morris set the all-time Highlander single game scoring record with 49 points Tuesday as  Webster routed the visiting Roane County Raiders 93 to 64.

After a grueling loss on Monday against Notre Dame which seemed to sap every bit of energy from Morris, he and the Highlanders easily bounced back in big fashion against the Raiders. Webster never trailed the entire game.

Webster jumped out to a 28 to 16 first quarter lead and never looked back. At halftime, the Highlanders led 57 to 36, with Morris leading the way with 32 points. Webster maintained a 21 point lead at the end of the third quarter at 70 to 49. With the big lead, Morris was pulled from the game until the coaches realized how close he was to the single game scoring record.

With 4:01 left in the game, Morris had a break away slam dunk to tie the record at 47 points. Then, with just 1:54 remaining in the game, Morris spun around in the lane for one of his patented easy layups to break the record with 49 points. 

(l. to r.) Hunter Given, Guy Cowger, and Brett Morris are
caught deep in thought planning their next play against
the Roane County Raiders Tuesday evening.

Former Highlander standout Tommy Williams held the previous record of 47 points in a single game. Interestingly, according to Brett's father, Williams attended Webster's pre-season scrimmage against Shady Springs and actually encouraged Brett to break his record.

A rather sparse crowd was on hand at the Highlanders' gym to witness the record breaking performance by Morris. Prior to Monday's game, the Associated Press Class AA boys' basketball poll ranked Webster 7th and Roane 8th in the State, which would lead one to believe the game Tuesday might be competitive. The Highlanders made quick work of ensuring that the result of the game was never in doubt. Webster also previously beat Roane on their home court in Spencer earlier this season.

With the win, Webster improves to 10 wins, 2 losses on the season. They now face another tough opponent on Thursday at Upperglade against the Liberty-Raleigh Raiders. Liberty-Raleigh sports a lineup featuring a 6 foot 10 inch, 305 pound center.

According to the stat sheet, Morris finished with 49 points, hitting 18 of 27 shots (66%), including 3 of 5 three point shots and 10 of 16 free throws. He also added 16 rebounds, 6 blocked shots, 3 steals, and 3 assists. Hunter Given was the only other Highlander in double figures in scoring with 14 points. Given also had 7 assists, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal.

Others playing for Webster on the stat sheet included: Dalton Davis, 6 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 blocked shot; Lance Stout, 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 assist, 1 blocked shot; Robbie Cogar, 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 assist; Hunter Williams, 4 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal; Logan Taylor, 4 points, 6 rebounds; Tyler Anderson, 3 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Stephen Cogar, 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 blocked shot; Jake Thayer, 2 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound, 1 blocked shot; and Guy Cowger, 3 assists, 1 rebound.