From BleckleyProgress.com
Tale of two thirds against Perry.
By Dave Whitaker
Dec 2, 2018, 00:52
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Alyssa Fortune shoots a jumper. |
Both the Lady Royals and Royals trailed at halftime of their games against Perry. Both games were in reach but a bad third quarter by the girls and strong one by the boys made the difference.
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Jalexia Taylor is swarmed by Perry defenders. |
After drawing within two to end the first on an Alyssa Fortune shot as time expired, Perry used a 13-4 run to go up 26-15 at halftime. BC scored only four points in the third quarter. The Lady Panthers won 57-28. Tesa Taylor scored nine points.
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Tesa Taylor tries to help Markayla Jenkins. |
The Royals got off to a similar start, drawing within two after the first quarter thanks to a buzzer-beating three by Nykeem Farrow but trailed 31-24 at halftime. Down two in the third, Deandre Pitts’ dunk ignited an 8-0 run capped by another three by Farrow as time expired.
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Mykel Anderson tries to get a rebound. |
Up by as many as 14 in the fourth, the Panthers used an 8-0 run to get within four with under two minutes left. Bleckley though would hold on to win 64-56. Farrow finished with 26 points. Mekell Farrow had 15 points. Shontavian Manuel added 10 points.
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Alyssa Fortune shoots a jumper. |
Region play begins December 4 against Northeast. Games will be played at Central Georgia Technical College’s gymnasium, 1780 Anthony Road. Varsity tip time is 6 pm.
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