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Cougars advance to sub-regionals tomorrow
The Central Coosa boys basketball team is declared the 2A Area champions following Wednesday’s game. The team advances to the sub-regionals at home tomorrow. Photo submitted
The 2A Area Champions Central Coosa boys basketball team pictured with the Central cheer squad who supported and cheered them on the whole way. Photo submitted
Alex Williams, Kaleb Ballard and LaCorrian Thompson are presented with certificates honoring their scoring contributions following the championship game. Photo submitted
Kaleb Ballard
Javon Thomas takes a free throw shot. Photo submitted
Jacquez Parker makes a free throw. Photo submitted
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The Central Coosa boys basketball team won the Area Tournament Monday night with their win against Horseshoe Bend with a score of 65-57. Central advanced to the Area Championship game Wednesday against Vincent at Vincent, winning with a close score of 56-53.
The Cougars kept the fans on the edge of their seats and on their feet throughout the fourth quarter. With 33 seconds left in the game the score was tied, 51-51.
The Yellow Jackets fouled Jacquez Parker, who made one of his free throws, taking the score to 52-51 with 30 seconds left in the game. The Yellow Jackets scored a two pointer, but Kaleb Ballard followed suit, taking the score to 54-53 with 12 seconds left in the game.
The Yellow Jackets then fouled Javon Thomas, who made both his free throws, taking the score to 56-53 with three seconds left in the game, sealing the 2A Area Championship for the Central Cougars.
Alex Williams and Kaleb Ballard were awarded All-Area and LaCorrian Thompson was awarded Area MVP with 17.7 average points per game.
Thank you to head coach Richard Bell; assistant coaches Brett Thomas, Mike Edwards and Karleyun Lauderdale; and Athletic Director Debbie Phillips for all your hard work, as well as the Central Cheer squad and fans who have been there supporting and cheering our boys on the whole way.
Central Coosa advances to the sub-regionals, at home, Saturday at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan.
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