Bears Triumph to Region 8 Title Advancing to State Play
Joe Jones led the Bears to a 45-32 win over Decatur in the Region 8 final securing a state tournament berth at Alabama's Memorial Coliseum. The team advances to face the Carver Hayes winner after finishing 25-4 and emphasizing strong defense.
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West Morgan Rebels Reach 2A State Tourney in Tuscaloosa
West Morgan wins 52 39 over Cold Springs to secure Region 7 title and a 7:30 p.m. Thursday state tournament game against the Gurley Geraldine winner in Tuscaloosa. Larry Tucker and Jimmy Thomas led rebounding with 13 and 15 boards as the Rebels’ zone defense stifled Cold Springs. Ray Cone led Cold Springs with 13 points while Len Edwards and Robert Whitlock added 12 each.
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Vanderbilt Stuns Tennessee 86 74 to Hurt Vols Title hopes
Vanderbilt defeated Tennessee 86 74 in Nashville to drop the Vols to 12 4 in the SEC and into a share of the league lead. The Commodores improved to 19 6, led most of the game, and pulled away late with a 16 4 run in the final 3 42. Terry Compton led Vanderbilt with 25 points. Jeff Fosnes and Butch Feher added 24 and 12 respectively.
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RCAC Takes Early Lead at Jr. Olympics
The Rocket City Aquatic Club of Huntsville led the Southeastern Junior Olympic Short Course Championships midway through Saturday with 402 points. Chattanooga followed with 222, Westside Victory Swim Club 207, and Shades Valley YMCA 175. Competition continues today at the Aquadome.
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