DAWSONVILLE — Dawson County took Class 7A No. 7 Collins Hills to three overtimes but could not complete what would have been a huge early-season upset falling to the Eagles 83-76 in triple overtime in the championship game of the Tiger Tipoff Classic.
The Tigers faced a tall task, figuratively and literally, against Collins Hill, which featured 6-foot-8 wing Justin Lee (Northern Illinios-signee) and 6-6 post Chris Parks (Queens University-signee).
But, Dawson County jumped out on the Eagles 16-12 after the first quarter, and held the lead 28-24 at the half. Both teams scored 19 in the third for a 47-43 score heading to the 4th. A back and forth fourth quarter led to a knotted game, 51-51, and headed to overtime.
The Tigers led by two in the first OT when the Eagles' Manderius Dickerson scored a driving layup with 1 second left to send it to a second overtime period. In the second extra frame, the Tigers' Ryan Gallenkamp hit 1 of 2 free throws to tie the game with 30 seconds left. On the ensuing possession, Dickerson missed a shot at the buzzer for the win.
Collins Hill seized control of the game at the start of the third overtime, scoring the first six points and finished the game out at the free throw line.
Jeremiah Crumley poured in 36 points, including a new school record 8 3-pointers, to pace Dawson County (2-1). Cullen Reed added 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists, including notching the 1,000th point of his career in the second overtime. Campbell Reed chipped in 12 points for the Tigers.
Collins Hill (4-0) was led by Dickerson and Chris Parks, who both finished with 20 points. Justin Lee scored 17, and Julian Larrien added 15 for the Eagles.
Dawson County will take a week off before returning to action on Dec. 1 and playing host to West Hall.
WEST HALL 75
JOHNSON 62
Noah Edmondson poured in 23 points to lead the Spartans to the victory at the East Jackson Thanksgiving Tournament in Commerce.
Jesse Mallak 15 points and Jeremiah Prather and Dee Buffington added 10 points each for West Hall. Braden Martin had 8 points for the Spartans.
West Hall was outstanding from the free throw line hitting 36 of 44 attempts (81 percent) for th game.
UNION GROVE 41
FLOWERY BRANCH 39
Flowery Branch (2-1) dropped its first game of the season Tuesday night.
Justin Quick paced the Falcons with 17 points.
Flowery Branch next will play host to Lanier on Saturday at with a 5:30 p.m. tip.
NORCROSS 70
LAKWVIEW ACADEMY 44
The Lions, missing a couple of key players early, dtruggled against th Class 7A Blue Devils in the Piedmont College Hardwood Classic.
Drew Cottrell led the Lions with 20 points. Holden Cooper and Jack Blackburn scored 6 points each.
Lakeview will continue its tough non-region schedule traveling to Class A Private state runner-up St.Francis on Tuesday.
