FT. WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- The East Hall boys basketball team picked up two wins over the weekend at the Playground Classic basketball tournament in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.
The Vikings (5-3) won their third and fourth straight games by defeating McDonough High (La.), 78-49, and then Escambia (Fla.), 58-56, in overtime.
East Hall used a lay-up from Kymmon Woods with three seconds remaining in overtime to defeat Escambia. Woods finished with 12 points in the win, while Dustin Duckworth scored a team-high 14. Kiante Young also scored eight.
Escambia was led by 16 points from Denario Dukes.
The Vikings' win over McDonough came much easier, as Greg Edwards poured in a game-high 18 points on six 3-pointers. Woods and Duckworth also scored 11 points apiece in the victory.
East Hall plays again Monday in the tournament semifinal.
Wednesday
April 24th, 2024
7:59PM
