FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Class 3A No. 4-rated (PSR) Cherokee Bluff routed Franklin County, 79-44, on Friday at home.
Boston Kersh led the way with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists as the Bears improved to 8-1 on the season.
Alex Blurton added 19 points and 3 steals and Cooper Glover had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, and he handed out 6 assists as well.
Tyler Underwood had 9 points, 10 assists, and 5 rebounds, Ben Craig added 8 points and 7 rebounds, and Connor Robinson chipped in with 5 points and 5 rebounds for the Bears.
LAKEVIEW ACADEMY 73,
TALLULAH FALLS 54
The Lions used a huge third quarter to blow open the game and stay unbeaten in GIAA District 4 4A/3A on Friday.
Lakeview (6-2, 3-0 District 4 4A/3A) jumped out to a 21-16 after the first quarter and extended its lead to 40-29 by halftime. The Lions outscored Tallulah Falls (4-6, 0-2 District 4 4A/3A) 24-11 in the third quarter to take a 64-40 lead into the final period.
Tayden Ware paced Lakeview with 12 points. Eli Mayfield added 10 points, Lewis Roberts 9 points, and Carter Causey had 8 points for the Lions.
Jr Thompson and Justyce Sadler each had 7 points for Lakeview.
The Lions will be back in action on Saturday taking on Walker School in the AP Showcase at the at West Hall gym.
PICKENS 103,
NORTH HALL 40
The Trojans four-game win streak came to an end on Friday on the road.
The loss also dropped North Hall (5-3 2-1 Region 6-3A) down to second place in the region.
Cole Hulsey led North Hall with 18 points.