Boys basketball: White Co. falls to Stephens Co. in 8-AAAA
By staff reports
Posted 10:04PM on Tuesday, January 27, 2015
TOCCOA -- Stephens County got its first Region 8-AAAA win of the season with a 65-58 win over White County Tuesday night.<br />
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It was a tough loss for the Warriors (12-10, 2-3 Region 8-AAAA) who have now lost five of their last seven games since a five-game winning streak.<br />
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The Indians (6-16, 1-4) snapped a nine-game losing streak with the victory.<br />
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Stephens County was led by Tay Jones with 19 points. Tyriq Combs added 17 points for the Indians.<br />
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White County was paced by Desmon Mataro with 17 points. Bradley Hurst and Whit Mauney had 10 points each for the Warriors.<br />
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The Warriors next will play host to Monroe Area on Friday in another Region 8-AAAA contest.<br />
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Stephens County will play host to North Oconee on Friday in 8-AAAA play.
