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| Jalexia Taylor had another big game for the Lady Royals. |
Rivalry games tend to bring out crowds, regardless of the records. Though the Dodge and BCHS basketball programs are both struggling this season, a good crowd was in Cochran to see the resumption of the BC and Dodge rivalry.
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| Kiara Gilbert finishes the fast break. |
Up two in the second quarter, Jalexia Taylor had seven points in a 14-3 run that gave the Lady Royals a 32-19 lead. A 16-point third quarter lead was down to 11 by the fourth. Dodge got within seven before BC pulled away 48-35. Taylor had 17 points.
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| Friday's game sponsors were DGR's Clubhouse, Cochran Insurance and Reality, and Dykes Pharmacy/Needle N/A Haystack. Pictured with boys head coach Garrett Collins are Ken Duffey (Cochran Insurance) and Reggie Warren (DGR's.) |
The Royals scored just six second quarter points as Dodge took a 30-16 halftime lead. DC went up by as many as 17 in the third, but BC was within 10 going to the fourth.
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| A Dodge player tries to prevent Amarion Blackshear's drive. |
Shon Jenkins’ three with 1:38 left in the game tied the score at 47. The Indians though finished on a 7-0 burst to win 54-47. Amarion Blackshear had 16 points. Ethan Hulsey scored 10 points.
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| Amad Jenkins puts up a short jumper. |
BCHS travels to Hawkinsville tomorrow. Varsity tip time is 3 pm.
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