Shelby County edges Briarwood Christian in area victory
Published 11:51 pm Friday, January 21, 2011
FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Shelby County High School boys’ basketball team edged Briarwood Christian School 62-59 in a Class 5A, Area 7 contest Jan. 21.
Ty Lollar led the Wildcats (9-11 overall, 3-4 in Class 5A, Area 7) with a game-high 25 points.
Andrew Miller contributed 10 points in the victory.
James Palmer led Briarwood Christian (19-7 overall, 3-3 in Class 5A, Area 7) with 21 points.
Jason Laatsch contributed 16 points.
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The Shelby County High School girls’ basketball team defeated Briarwood Christian School 63-51 in a Class 5A, Area 7 contest Jan. 21.
The Wildcats’ victory snapped the Lions’ 21-game area winning streak over the past three seasons.
Alysia Perkins led Shelby County (14-5 overall, 3-4 in Class 5A, Area 7) with a game-high 19 points.
Aulicia Nunn added 18 points. Alexis Lewis chipped in 14 points in the victory.
Cara Medders led the Lions (20-4 overall, 5-1 in Class 5A, Area 7) with 13 points.
Anna Handlin added 11 points.