Medina downs Eden as Nealy surpasses the 1,000 point career scoring milestone

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Jerrell Nealy puts up a shot during the Mustangs home court win over Eden this evening which saw him surpass the 1,000 point career scoring milestone.

Improving to 7-0, Medina posted a 77-55 victory over visiting Eden in a non league game this evening highlighted by senior Jerrell Nealy surpassing the 1,000 point career scoring milestone.

Nealy hit the 1,000 point milestone with a rebound basket late in the third quarter becoming just the Mustangs ninth 1,000 point scorer.

Medina Coach Justin Morgan presents Jerrell Nealy with a ball celebrating his topped the 1,000 point milestone.

Nealy finished with 25 upping his career total to 1,008 as Preston Woodworth 19 and Christian Moss 14 to lead the Medina offense. Jayzon Wills added 7, Avion Johnson 5, Hadrian Batista 3 and Vinny Gray and Bryan Santiago Bautista 2 each.

Kobe Genco took game high scoring honors with 26 for Eden.

Moving on top to stay, Medina jumped out to a 21-10 first quarter lead as Nealy scored 13.

The Mustangs upped the advantage to 19, 44-25, at the half as Woodworth scored 9, including a three and Moss 4 in the second quarter as Johnson and Batista also both hit threes.

Medina maintained a 14 point, 61-47, lead at the end of the third quarter which saw Moss score 5 and Woodworth and Wills 4 each.

Nealy then capped off his special evening with 8 in the final period. Click here to view the 100 point shot.

Medina next visits Eden in a rematch on January.

Medina’s 1,000 point career scorers:
1,383 – Jalin Cooper (2014-15 to 2017-18)
1,280 – Levi Pace (2006-07 to 2009-10)
1,220 – Eddie Woods (1991-92 to 1994-95)
1,159 – Kevin Eick (2001-02 to 2003-04)
1,107 – Mark Dennis (1968-69 to 1970-71)
1,038 – Jacob Rosenbeck (2001-02 to 2004-05)
1,030 – Jim Snyder (1986-87 to 1988-89)
1,016 – James Kingsley (1997-98 to 2000-01)
1,008 – Jerrell Nealy (2022-23 to 2025-26)

Avion Johnson pulls down a rebound for the Mustangs.