High school basketball roundup: Opelika edges Central girls 55-54
The Central girls fell just short on Tuesday with a 55-54 loss to Opelika.
The Lady Red Devils were led in the loss by Tiyah Johnson's 19 points and Layla Vance's 16.
They will play next on Friday against Auburn at home.
Tuesday at Opelika
Central 11 10 14 19--54
Opelika 12 18 13 12--55
Central (54)
Tajah Ellis 6, Brianna Hicks 1, Indya Webb 1, LaShunte Faniel 3, Layla Vance 16, Teyah Johnson 2, Tiyah Johnson 19, Ashleigh Gary 6
Opelika (55)
Payne 2, Knight 16, Lockhart 3, Fydner 18, Green 4, Murberry 9, Matthews 3.
Team records: Central, 4-2. Next: Central, Friday vs. Auburn at home.
HARRIS COUNTY 60,
JOHNSON 45
The Harris County girls won at Johnson 60-45 on Tuesday.
The Lady Tigers were led by Jessika Carter, who had 19 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. Taziha Fanning also had a double-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks. Dashia Crowder added 13 points.
Harris County plays next on Friday at home against Manchester.
Tuesday at Johnson
Harris County 19 19 10 12--60
Johnson 7 9 10 19--45
Harris County (60)
Nakevia Adams 2, Taylor Keith 3, JaNyce Dumas 5, Dashia Crowder 13, Taziha Fanning 11, Jessika Carter 19, Ny'Azjha Carter 7.
Johnson (45)
Dudley 1, Wiese 8, Hernandez 3, Reece 2, Odum 8, Brady 8, Hannah Hester 15.
Team records: Harris County, 3-2. Next: Harris County, Friday vs. Manchester at home.
kendrick 73, spencer 19
The Kendrick girls topped Spencer 73-19 on Tuesday at Spencer, racing to a big halftime lead and outscoring the Lady Greenwave 25-0 in the third quarter.
Brittany Thompson led Kendrick with 22 points and eight steals, while Jabreia Burston notched a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Jada Minor also had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Kendrick plays again on Friday at home against Jackson.
Tuesday at Spencer
Kendrick 18 20 25 10--73
Spencer 6 7 0 6--19
Kendrick (73)
Kiara Price 2, Michaia Sims 2, Oriyana Babatua 2, Destiny Murph 6, Brittany Thompson 22, Itavia Montgomery, Brian Henry 3, Jabreia Burston 21, Jada Minor 13, Cudrea Beasley 2.
Spencer (19)
L'TRinity Eubanks 7, Brittany Alexander 3, Tyerika Simmons 4, Ladaisha Williams 2, Lashondra Coleman 3.
Team records: Kendrick, 5-1, 3-0. Next: Kendrick, Friday vs. Jackson at home
NORTHSIDE 60,
RUSSELL COUNTY 23
The Northside girls cruised to a 60-23 victory over Russell County on Tuesday.
The Lady Patriots were led by Jessica Herndon's 13 points. Jamiyah Austin and Tselem Gahagan each added nine.
Northside plays next against Smiths Station at home on Dec. 15.
Tuesday at Russell County
Northside 14 19 20 7--60
Russell County 2 11 8 2--23
Northside (60)
Tselem Gahagan 9, Caitlyn Jakes 4, Maikayla Allen 3, Gabi Apiag 6, Jamiyah Austin 9, Johniqua Woods 2, Jennifer LaBuzzetta 1, Jessica Herndon 13, Abbi Blackburn 2, Jasmine Herndon 6, Daijah Cole 5.
Russell County (23)
Battle 9, Henry 3, Lloyd 6, Oriawa 4, Abbott 1.
Team records: Northside, 5-0. Next: Northside, Dec. 15 vs. Smiths Station at home.
TAYLOR COUNTY 84, brookstone 33
Brookstone fell to Taylor County 84-33 on Tuesday on the road.
The Lady Cougars were led in the loss by Naeisha McClain's 16 points. Taylor County had two players score 20 or more.
Brookstone will play next on Friday against Hawkinsville at home.
Tuesday at Taylor County
Brookstone 6 8 13 6--33
Taylor County 23 28 23 10--84
Brookstone (33)
Marty Laughbaum 3, Antonia Nunley 2, Deme Courtney 4, Gigi Yancey 2, Katherine Snavely 5, Browning Lane 1, Naeisha McClain 16.
Taylor County (84)
McClain 6, Myles 7, Mathis 20, Towns 7, Simmons 22, Long 4, Green 11, Gibson 4, Golphin 2.
Team records: Brookstone, 1-4. Next: Brookstone, Friday vs. Hawkinsville at home.
CENTRAL-TALBOTTON 62, PACELLI 17
The Pacelli girls fell on the road 62-17 to Central-Talbotton on Tuesday.
The Lady Vikings were led in the loss by Meg Torbert and Caitlyn Santiago, who each scored 6 points.
Pacelli will play next on Friday against Tatnall Square at home.
Tuesday at Central-Talbotton
Pacelli 9 1 3 4--17
Central-Talbotton 14 17 11 20--62
Pacelli (17)
Meg Torbert 6, Caitlyn Santiago 6, Greer Weed 4, Cameron Clark 1.
Central-Talbotton (62)
Leonard 18, Carreker 3, J. Carter 12, Searcy 14, Bunkley 8, Taniel 6, Bussey 1.
Team records: Pacelli, 0-5, 0-4. Next: Pacelli, Friday vs. Tatnall Square at home.
BOYS BASKETBALL
CENTRAL 64, OPELIKA 43
The Central boys topped Opelika 64-43 on Tuesday on the road.
The Red Devils were led by Tre Todd's 16 points and Keiondre Jakes' 10.
Central plays next on Friday against Auburn at home.
Tuesday at Opelika
Central 12 11 20 21--64
Opelika 10 10 12 11--43
Central (64)
Keiondre Jakes 10, Quan Weaver 9, Tre Todd 16, Jermond Williams 7, Donald Jackson 2, DeMarcus Lampley 7, Adrain Jackson 2, Karon Delince 2, Markail Benton 5, Tionne Williams 6, Joel Culver 1.
Opelika (43)
King 11, Hurd 7, Frazier 6, Moss 2, Forman 6, J. Hurd 2, Baker 2, Fortenberry 5
Team records: Central, 3-1. Next: Central, Friday vs. Auburn at home.
TAYLOR COUNTY 49, BROOKSTONE 29
BUTLER, Ga. -- Greg Howell scored 15 points to lead Taylor County to a win over Brookstone.
Taylor County (5-0, 4-0) also got nine points from Lynjay Dixon and seven from D.J. Whiters.
Tuesday at Taylor County
Brookstone 8 3 7 11--29
Taylor County 10 16 11 12--49
Brookstone (29)
Sam Ndem 5, Trey Lingo 2, Jamie Sheek 5, William Reaves3, Hugh Page, Asim Ahmed 7, Frank Waldrep, Josh Long 2, Cooper Farley, Chris Edmonds 1, AJ Harris, Sutton Eggena 4.
Taylor County (49)
Greg Howell 15, Lynjay Dixon 9, D.J. Whiters 7, Nick Jones 5, Tyrese Brown 4, Tre Ellison 2, Cordell Daniels 2, John Corbin 1, Tim Turner 2.
Team records: Taylor County 5-0, 4-0. Next: Taylor County at Dooly Friday at 7:30 p.m.
NORTHSIDE 81,
RUSSELL COUNTY 72
The Northside boys held off Russell County 81-72 on Tuesday at Russell County.
The Patriots were led by Dalandis Hopkins (17 points), Jaykwon Walton (16 points), Davion Thomas (15 points), Cordale Scott (14 points) and Chris David (13 points).
Northside is 4-1 and will play against on Dec. 15 at home against Smiths Stations.
Tuesday at Russell County
Northside 16 22 22 21--81
Russell County 21 20 5 26--72
Northside (81)
Jaykwon Walton 16, David Apiag 6, Cordale Scott 14, Chris David 13, Dalandis Hopkins 17, Davion Thomas 15.
Russell County (72)
Packet 4, Jones 6, Randolph 17, Lloyd 9, Traywick 6, Barnes 9, Thomas 7, Hicks 6, Boone 1, Jackson 2, Adams 5.
Team records: Northside, 4-1. Next: Northside, Dec. 15 vs. Smiths Station at home.
KENDRICK 67, SPENCER 58
The Kendrick boys topped Spencer 67-58 on Tuesday.
The Cherokees were led by Marquel Dixon and Antwron Phillips, who each scored 19 points. Micah Ransome added 12.
Kendrick will play again on Friday against Jackson at home.
Tuesday at Spencer
Kendrick 14 15 15 23--67
Spencer 12 12 16 18--58
Kendrick (67)
Marquel Dixon 19, Antwron Phillips 19, Micah Ransome 12, Whitfield 9, Hawk 4, King 2
Spencer (58)
T. Maybery 16, Zandquavious Rawlins 10, Davis 6, McClain 5, Felton 5, Warren 3, Valentine 2.
Team records: Kendrick, 3-3, 2-1. Next: Kendrick, Friday vs. Jackson at Kendrick.
PACELLI 71,
CENTRAL-TALBOTTON 55
TALBOTTON, Ga. -- Armon Prophet had 18 points, 11 assists and seven steals to help lead Pacelli to a road win over Central-Talbotton.
Tre Sudberry led all scorers with 22 points.
Tuesday at Central-Talbotton
Pacelli 23 17 20 11--71
Central-Talbotton 7 18 15 15--55
Pacelli (71)
Armon Prophet 18, Tre Sudberry 22, Dre Bowman 7, Triston Wells 12, Trevor Rice 9. Jalen Patterson 3.
Central-Talbotton (55)
Edge 18, Smith 5, Patrick 2, Searcy 14, J. Owens 5, Walker 7, T. Owens 2, Brown 2.
Team records: Pacelli 4-1. 3-1. Next: Pacelli hosts Tatnall Square Friday at 7:30 p.m.
late monday
calvary christian 77,
Abbeville 49
Calvary Christian defeated Abbeville Christian 77-49 on Monday at home.
The Knights were led by Robert Williams and Bryce Andrews, who each notched 18 points. Kasen Andrews and Aaron Christopher were each in double figures with 15 and 13, respectively.
Calvary Christian plays again Thursday at home against Evangel Family.
Tuesday at Calvary Christian
Abbeville 6 11 18 8--43
Calvary 20 17 20 20--77
Abbeville (43)
Griffin Fenn 13, Brody Tyler 10, Roach 7, C. Tyler 6, Grimsley 4, Kelly 2, Davis 1.
Calvary Christian (77)
Robert Williams 18, Bryce Andrews 18, Kasen Andrews 15, Aaron Christopher 13, Q. Green 8, C. Green 5.
Next: Calvary Christian, Thursday vs. Evangel Family.
R.E. LEE 61, SMITHS STATION 42
The Smiths Station girls fell to Lee 61-42 on Tuesday on the road.
The Lady Panthers got 16 points from Myra Mack and 9 each from Quan Holton and Alonie Sutton.
Tuesday at R.E. Lee
Smiths Station 15 11 10 6—42
R.E. Lee 22 9 18 12—61
Smiths Station (42)
Quan Holton 9, Alonie Sutton 9, Kerilyn Dubberly 2, Myra Mack 16, Harmony Stephens 6.
R.E. Lee (61)
Williams 21, Broughton 20, Graham 9, Marsh 8, Whiting 3.
This story was originally published December 8, 2015 at 10:42 PM with the headline "High school basketball roundup: Opelika edges Central girls 55-54 ."