MILTON, Ga. — The Gainesville boys overcame an early deficit to pull away from Seckinger for a 63-48 win in the semifinals of the Region 7-5A tournament Thursday night.
KJ White kept the Red Elephants (18-7) in the game in the first half scoring 13 of his 15 points before halftime. Gainesville trailed 19-18 after the opening period but would eventually take a 32-26 lead into the break.
Charlie Gersmehl took over from there. The junior forward poured in 13 of his hame-high 23 points in a decisive 22-11 third quarter as the Red Elephants extended their lead to 54-37 heading into the fourth quarter.
KJ Banks led Seckinger (15-12) with 11 points.
Gainesville will play for the 7-5A title on Friday, taking on Lanier, who knocked off No. 1 seed Milton 62-56 in the other semifinal.
Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. at Milton High School.
REGION TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES
Region 6-6A at Alpharetta
Thursday, February 13 (Championships)
North Forsyth girls 59, Lambert 41
Region 8-5A at Habersham Central
Thursday, February 13 scores
Winder-Barrow boys 78, Loganville 57
Habersham Central boys 60, Jackson County 41
Clarke Central girls 33, Jackson County 31
Habersham Central girls 50, Winder-Barrow 16
Friday, February 14 (Championships)
Habersham Central girls vs. Clarke Central, 7 p.m.
Habersham Central boys vs. Winder-Barrow, 8:30 p.m.
Region 7-5A at Milton
Thursday, February 13 scores
Milton girls 69, Gainesville 41
Gainesville boys 63, Seckinger 48
Friday, February 14 (Championships)
Boys championship: Gainesville vs. Lanier, 8:30 p.m.
Region 8-4A at North Oconee
Thursday, February 13 scores
East Forsyth girls 48, Cedar Shoals 38
North Oconee girls 70, Eastside 44
Saturday, February 15 (Championships)
North Oconee girls vs. East Forsyth, 4:30 p.m.
GIAA District 4 3A/4A at Lakeview Academy
Thursday, February 13 scores
Lakeview boys 60, Bethlehem Christian 52
