Thursday March 28th, 2024 10:30PM

Girls basketball:Chestatee shuts down Jackson County in OT

By AccessWDUN Staff

The top-ranked Chestatee girls basketball team maintained their perfect record on the season on Friday, defeating Jackson County 45-39 in overtime.

The Lady War Eagles (8-0) -- sitting atop the Class AAAA standings -- jumped out to an 11-4 first quarter lead abut stalled in the second half, scoring just 13 points, as the Lady Panthers tied the score at 39-39. Yet Chestatee held Jackson County scoreless in overtime to secure the win.

Brooklyn Popham scored 21 points to lead Chestatee, while Becca Eddins added eight points.

Chestatee traveles to face Johnson at 1 p.m. Saturday.

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