Echols sweeps Ware Magnet

STATENVILLE — Echols County’s girls basketball team outscored Ware Magnet 31-4 in the second half, en route to a 62-21 victory Saturday night.

Shericka Nobles scored 18 points and also had seven steals for the Lady Wildcats (7-4). Ciera Staten scored 17 points.

Echols’ boys defeated Ware Magnet 54-40. JoJo Tucker scored 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in the win. Justin Brown had 13 points and nine rebounds, and Jacob Brantley added 12 points and eight rebounds.

Echols travels to Bacon County on Tuesday.

Georgia Christian girls dominate

HINESVILLE — Georgia Christian’s girls basketball team dominated First Presbyterian Christian Academy Saturday, winning 56-19.

Kailynn Jeffords scored 13 points, while Samantha Sloan had 11 points and Rachel Swilley had 10.

Georgia Christian’s boys, however, fell 74-30 to FPCA, the defending state champions. Grant Colson scored 17 points for the Generals.

Georgia Christian hosts Melody Christian Monday night, then welcomes Providence to Dasher for Homecoming next Saturday.

Brooks girls hammer Fitzgerald

QUITMAN — Michelle Scott scored 24 points, leading Brooks County’s girls basketball team to a 75-40 win over Fitzgerald Saturday night. Jasmine Lark and Jasmine Mapp each had 12 points for Brooks, which improved to 10-3.

Brooks’ boys fell 50-47. Darin Edwards led the Trojans with 12 points.