Courtney Newton-Gonzalez knew it was going to come down to her senior leadership after a near disastrous start to Friday’s 57th annual Lanierland Championship at Gainesville High. The group that was a liability for the Flowery Branch girls basketball team to start became its saving grace in the end. Despite entering the final quarter with all five starters in foul trouble, the top-seeded Lady Falcons led by a select few rallied late to fend off No.
Flowery Branch girls repeat as Lanierland champions
Lady Falcons won title game, 59-50, over West Hall