Watkins helps Chester clinch share of Del Val title


By Matthew DeGeorge

Chester clinched a share of the Del Val title Wednesday, and it did so in style.

Karell Watkins tallied 26 points and 16 rebounds, and Michael Smith added 23 points as the Clippers won their 10th straight game, 81-24, over Interboro.

The win means Chester (14-4, 7-0 Del Val) gains at least a share of the title, with Academy Park and Penn Wood each having three league losses. Chester can clinch the title outright with a win Friday at Glen Mills or in two chances next week.

Rahmee Gilbert added eight points for Chester, which led by 32 at half and shut the Bucs out in the fourth quarter just for good measure.

Damon Dukes led Interboro (1-18, 0-7) with 12 points.

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