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Perdido MS wins it all in county basketball tournament

Members of the boys’ team with Coach Jackson Adams are Ty Drinkard, J.W. Jackson, Tanner Durant, Braxton Scarborough, Damian Singleton, Chance Bryars, Justin Brunson, Drew Turner, Landon Harville, Josh Hyatt, Coleman Dove and Coach Adams.

By GERRI MCDONALD
Special to Atmore News

Excitement was everywhere Thursday, January 11, as both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams were recognized during the school’s pep rally send-off by the entire student body.

Both girls and boys teams won the 1-A County Championship. The girls score for championship game was 36-11 and boys score was 28-25.

Members of the girls’ team and those who were recognized for their outstanding performance during the tournament and season are as follows:

Girls MVP – Lillie Lanham

Girls All Tournament – Kaitlyn Stephens

Girls All Tournament – Hannah Brooks

Their record for the season was 9 wins and 4 losses.

Girls roster: Lillie Lanham, Kaitlin Stephens, Hannah Brooks, Mary Emma Brooks, Raelee Young, Natalee Presley, Raven Ryland, Alexis Ellis, Sydney Gardner, Gracey Lassiter, Leighanne Vinson and April Foster.

The boys’ record was 10 wins and 2 losses. Those who were recognized for outstanding performance are as follows:

Boys MVP – Tanner Durant

All Tournament – J.W. Jackson

All Tournament – Ty Drinkard

Boys roster: Ty Drinkard, J.W. Jackson, Tanner Durant, Braxton Scarborough, Damian Singleton, Chance Bryars, Justin Brunson, Drew Turner, Landon Harville, Josh Hyatt and Coleman Dove.

Members of the girls’ team with Coach Lori Rider are Lillie Lanham, Kaitlin Stephens, Hannah Brooks, Mary Emma Brooks, Raelee Young, Natalee Presley, Coach Rider, Raven Ryland, Alexis Ellis, Sydney Gardner, Gracey Lassiter, Leighanne Vinson and April Foster.