The Blackstone-Millville Chargers poured it on in a Clark consolation game, beating Hopedale 61-51 in a matchup that featured a steady Chargers attack and a big night from Jackson Dunton. The teams were separated by three points at halftime, 29-26, but Blackstone-Millville tightened defensively and pushed the pace in the second half to pull away.
Jackson Dunton led the way with a 29-point outburst, carrying the Chargers’ offense and providing consistent shot-making against a solid Hopedale side. Nathan Oliveria added 14 points as a secondary scoring option, and Karson Cournoyer chipped in 10 in relief as Blackstone-Millville’s balanced attack wore down the Blue Raiders.
The Chargers improved to 12-8 on the season and enter the postseason with momentum, having gone 7-3 over their last ten games. They also held the No. 29 seed in the D4 playoff bracket as this batch was written. Beating a strong No. 2 D5 playoff team in a convincing fashion should boost confidence heading into the tournament, and Blackstone-Millville will learn its Round of 32 opponent soon. Expect the Chargers to lean on Dunton’s scoring and balanced rotations as they enter the postseason.
