Boys basketball: Lumpkin falls to Pinecrest Academy

CUMMING -- Lumpkin County let an early lead slip away in a 67-50 loss to Pinecrest Academy Tuesday.<br /> <br /> The Indians led 15-11 after the first quarter and took a 32-28 lead into halftime. But things fell apart in a disastrous third quarter.<br /> <br /> The Paladins outscored Lumpkin County 22-3 to take a 50-35 lead heading into the fourth quarter.<br /> <br /> The Indians could not get any closer.<br /> <br /> Jack Howard paced Lumpkin County with 14 points. Brandon Zarate added 11 points and Zack Pulley 10 for the Indians.<br /> <br /> Nick Palmer led Pinecrest with 17 points, Ryan McCarthy had 15, Sean Flanagin 14, and Zane Rice 10 points for the Paladins.