BASKETBALL: Heritage splits road games at Central

Both teams managed just four points each in the first quarter, but the Lady Generals gave themselves some breathing room by outscoring Central 15-4 in the second quarter. They extended their lead by a point in the third before holding off the home team in the fourth.

Lauren Mock scored a team-high 14 points. Macie Collins had six of her 10 points in the second period. Reese Abercrombie and Tori Epps each scored five points, while Addi Dills chipped in with two to round out the total.

CENTRAL BOYS 73, HERITAGE 57

The Generals were not as fortunate as they slipped to 7-12 overall and 2-4 in region play. Central (17-3 overall) leads the region standings at 5-1.

Central held a slim 14-12 lead after the first eight minutes, but got its offense rolling in the next two quarters.

They outscored Heritage 22-10 in the second to take a 36-24 lead at halftime and won the third, 27-18, to put a stranglehold on the game.

Max Young scored 25 points for the Lions with five 3-pointers.

Kaleb Gallman led all scorers with 29 points for the Generals. That included four treys and a 7 for 8 night at the free throw line.

J.C. Armour had eight points. Kaden Swope and Max Owens both finished with six, followed by Bryce Travillian with five and Kaleb Biddle with three.

Heritage will back at the Taj for 7-AAAA meetings with Cedartown this Friday night.