Area hoops: ECHS boys, girls compete at Georgiana Christmas tourney Dec. 5-6
Published 10:12 am Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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Escambia County’s boys varsity basketball team finished 1-1 in the Georgiana Christmas Clash Dec. 5-6.
The Blue Devils beat Andalusia 57-53, and fell to GHS 70-54.
In girls action, the Lady Blue Devils beat AHS 46-44 and GHS 50-40.
GHS boys 70,
ECHS boys 54
KJ Taylor and Jayden Howard finished in double figures for the Blue Devils. Taylor led with 14 points, and Howard contributed with 13.
Georgiana led throughout the contest, leading 34-19 at halftime.
ECHS boys 57,
AHS boys 53
Cleo “Bull” Bolar led with 18 points, and Taylor added 15 in the win.
Tai Henderson contributed with 10 points.
Bolard added six rebounds, five assists and seven steals.
ECHS girls 46,
AHS girls 44
After a 11-11 first period, the Lady Blue Devils led 23 to 20 at halftime, and clawed their way back after falling behind by four going into the final period.
ECHS outscored Andalusia 18-12 in the fourth period.
ECHS girls 50,
GHS girls 40
The Lady Blue Devils put together a bit second period, leading 27-23 at halftime, and outscored the Lady Panthers 23-17 in the second half.
In other area action, Escambia Academy’s boys defeated Monroe Academy 61-49 on Dec. 5.