In the race for third place in the talent-packed Region 8-AAAA, White County won the first lap. The Warriors dominated the paint at Chestatee, scoring seven layups in the fourth quarter to hold on for a 71-57 win over the War Eagles and clinch a crucial second region win. The War Eagles (11-11, 2-3 in region) scored 28 points in the fourth quarter to try and claw back a 42-29 deficit after three quarters.
White County holds off Chestatee for vital region win
Junior Hurst leads all scorers with 23 points for Warriors