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High school scoreboard: West Forsyth sneaks by East Hall
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The East Hall High boys basketball team was edged 55-54 by West Forsyth in a subregion contest on Friday in Cumming.

The Vikings (7-8, 1-3 Region 7B-AAA) held a 10-point lead at halftime, but were unable to hold West Forsyth from a 15-6 run in the fourth quarter that completed the rally for the Wolverines.

Kymmon Woods led East Hall with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Kris Drees scored 15 points for West Forsyth.

With the win, West Forsyth moves into a tie with Johnson for second place in Region 7B-AAA. East Hall visits North Hall at 8:30 p.m. today.

Lakeview Academy boys 75, Prince Avenue Christian 21

Powered by a 46-9 lead at halftime, the Lions cruised to a region win Friday in Gainesville.

Daniel Olvera led 15 different Lakeview (13-6, 9-1 Region 8-A) players with 11 points. Tyler Ward and Brett Armour each added 10 points for the Lions.

Chase Miller lead Prince Avenue with nine points.

Lakeview plays host to Hebron Christian at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Lakeview Academy girls 42, Prince Avenue Christian 20

The Lady Lions put Prince Avenue Christian away shortly after halftime with a 21-point lead entering the fourth quarter on Friday in Gainesville.

Louisa Jacobs led Lakeview (11-4, 10-1 Region 8-A) with 12 points. Brittany Moore added nine points.

Lakeview plays host to Hebron Christian at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Riverside Military 65, Union County 52

A strong first half guided the Eagles to its third straight subregion win Friday in Gainesville.

Brandon McKinney led Riverside (5-6, 3-0 Region 8A-AA) with 24 points. Richard Tribble scored 13 points, Dylen Setzekorn scored 11 points and John Ogunniya chipped in 10 points for the Eagles.

Josh Colwell and Jake Gooch each scored 13 points for the Panthers.

Riverside visits Rabun County at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Dawson County boys 44, Banks County 42

The Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak while handing Banks County its third straight loss in tightly-matched contest on Friday in Dawsonville.

Jacob Evans led Dawson County (11-6) with nine points. Quintin Lovelace scored 13 points for the Leopards (12-6).

Dawson County visits Fannin County at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Banks County visits Jackson County at 6:30 tonight.

Banks County girls 52, Dawson County 45

Jessi Phillips scored a season-high 17 points for the Lady Tigers on Friday in Dawsonville.

Dawson County (4-12) visits Fannin County at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Banks County (7-11) visits Jackson County at 4 p.m. today.

Buford boys 79, Avondale 76

Despite being outscored in the second half, the Wolves squeaked by Avondale for a region win Friday in Buford.

Ja’Kar Bridges led Buford (5-10, 4-3 Region 6-AA) with 17 points. Tyshawn Holley and Zac Lynn each scored 13 points. Kyle Kellem scored 11 points and T.J. Shipes added 10 points for the Wolves.

Courtney Brantley scored 19 points for the Blue Devils. Dante Holmes added 16 points.

Buford visits Cross Keys at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Buford girls 53, Avondale 23

Karly Fullem scored 11 points and Shereese Williams scored 10 points as the Lady Wolves won their 14th straight game Friday in Buford.

Lorraine Outlaw led Avondale with 10 points.

Buford (15-1, 7-0 Region 6-AA) visits Cross Keys at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Jefferson boys 60, East Jackson 53

Darius Minor scored 27 points as the Dragons stayed unbeaten in subregion play on Friday in Commerce.

J.J. Damons also scored in double figures for Jefferson (14-3, 4-0 Region 8B-AA), with 10 points.

Colbert Gilbert scored 25 points for East Jackson, which lost its first subregion game of the season.

Jefferson plays host to Union County at 7:30 p.m. today.

Jefferson girls 52, East Jackson 40

Erin Knight scored 17 points and Callie Holloway added 13 points for the Lady Dragons on Friday in Commerce.

Autumn Wilbanks led East Jackson with 18 points.

Jefferson (5-12, 3-0 Region 8B-AA) plays host to Union County at 6 p.m. today.

High school results may be reported by 10:30 p.m. by calling 770-718-3406, e-mail sports@gainesvilletimes.com. Results reported after deadline will appear in the following day’s paper.

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