• Home
  • Contact Us
facebook
twitter
youtube
This week’s Cash Jackpot is $99! Register at Weiss Electric & Plumbing Supply on Hwy 9 S in Centre. Then, listen to WEIS at 6:30am on Friday for your name to be drawn. If it is, you will have 9 minutes and 90 seconds to call 256-927-4232 to claim your prize of $99!
Text NEWS1 to 77000 to receive News Alerts from WEIS Radio!
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @weisradio!
WEIS 100.5 FM & 990 AM, Southern, Country, and American Proud!
  • HOME
  • Today’s Info
    • Obituaries
    • Trading Post
    • Community Calendar
    • Church News
    • Yard Sales
    • Contest Winners
    • Weiss Lake Area Fishing
    • Weiss Lake Water Level
    • Georgia Lottery
  • News
    • Local
    • Area
    • National
    • World
    • Political
    • Business
    • Health
    • Church
    • Community
  • Sports
    • Local
    • End Zone Show
    • High School Basketball Broadcast Schedule
    • High School Football Broadcast Schedule
    • WEIS Prep Scoreboard
    • Weiss Lake Area Fishing
    • National
    • Auburn Tigers
      • Auburn Football
      • Auburn Men’s Basketball
    • Alabama Crimson Tide
      • Alabama Football
      • Alabama Men’s Basketball
  • Weather
    • Weather Center
    • Forecast
    • Regional Radar Loop
    • National Weather Service
  • Entertainment
    • Entertainment
    • Country Music
    • Southern Gospel
    • Billboard.com Hot Country Charts
  • Listen Live
  • About Us
    • Station Info
    • Staff Directory
    • Contact Us
    • FCC Public Inspection File

Gaylesville boys’ second-half rally falls short against Coosa Christian

11 Nov 2020
Shannon Fagan
Off
2020-21 high school basketball season, Coosa Christian, Gaylesville
Share Button

Gaylesville’s Keylon Higgins concentrates on a free-throw attempt against Coosa Christian on Tuesday evening. Photo by Shannon Fagan.

GAYLESVILLE – Corey Head is trying to change the mentality of the Gaylesville basketball programs. He took a small step forward with the Trojan boys against Coosa Christian on Tuesday night.

The Trojans rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit and briefly led in the fourth quarter, but Coosa Christian held on for a 61-56 victory.

The Conquerors’ 3-point shooting (13 in the game, four of which came in the first quarter) and Gaylesville’s performance at the free-throw line (12-of-39) were the keys to the game.

“The effort was great in the second half. We can’t fault the effort. We’ve just got to play a little smarter,” Head said. “We competed. We’ve just got to make some easy ones and some free throws.

“I think people were excited. There was a lot of enthusiasm. We’re just going to try and take that and build on it. Maybe they’ll get real excited when we’re winning these.”

Behind its four first-quarter treys, Coosa Christian (1-0) took a 12-4 advantage. Three more 3-pointers in the second helped the Conquerors build a 27-12 halftime edge.

But the Trojans (0-1) turned things up in the second half. They went on a 28-13 run in the third to tie things up at 40 behind nine points from Jacob Gordon, a spark from the bench by Kyler Bradley, and the board presence of Keylon Higgins.

Gordon ended up leading the Trojans with 22 points. Bradley connected on two of his three treys in the third and finished with nine points. Higgins posted 11 points and grabbed 19 rebounds.

“He’s a force,” Head said of Higgins. “He’s got to be that force every night.”

Bradley’s final trey with 6:44 to go gave Gaylesville a 46-45 edge. The Trojans extended their lead to 48-45 on a rebound and putback by Gage White with 4:38 remaining, but the Conquerors’ Isiah Cole and Deontae Ford connected on back-to-back treys to help Coosa regain the lead at 51-48 with just over four minutes to go.

Ford made three more baskets in the quarter and sank two free throws with 6.6 seconds left to help the Conquerors preserve the win.

Ford led Coosa with 19 points, including three 3-pointers. Cole contributed 12 points, all on treys. Caddon Moore added seven points for the Conquerors. Koby Roberts finished with six points on a pair of 3-pointers.

“They made some of those (3-pointers),” Head said. “We had a hard time not knowing who to guard. That’s first-game jitters. We’ll try to fix it.”

Gaylesville hosts Jefferson Christian on Friday.

Girls
Coosa Christian 56, Gaylesville 12

GAYLESVILLE – Coosa Christian built a 17-point first-quarter lead and didn’t look back, claiming a 56-12 girls basketball victory at Gaylesville on Tuesday evening.

Chloe Davidson delivered a game-high 25 points, including three 3-pointers, to lead the Lady Conquerors (2-1). Bella Millirons added 16 points, including two 3-pointers. Erin Snow finished with eight points.

Shonda Epps led Gaylesville (0-1) with four points. Star Mayes connected on a 3-pointer.

“The girls played hard,” Head said. “We’re behind a little bit, but the effort was there. It’s up to me as a coach to find out what we can do offensively to give us a little better chance. I’ve got to do a better job of that.”

Coosa Christian jumped out to a 22-5 first-quarter advantage and led 40-10 at halftime. The Lady Conquerors extended their lead to 52-10 at the end of the third quarter.

Gaylesville’s Star Mayes spots up for a 3-pointer against Coosa Christian on Tuesday. Photo by Shannon Fagan.

About the Author
banner
WEIS Radio App Apple App Store Googe Play Store
banner

Facebook

Facebook

Twitter

Tweets by weisradio

Recent Posts

  • Spring Garden’s Steward stymies Ragland in the circle
  • Review recommends more officers, security upgrades after attack on Capitol
  • 2 female generals, recently promoted, spotlighted in White House remarks
  • New York City high schools to resume in-person classes, sports
  • Authorities arrest Oath Keeper seen with Trump adviser Roger Stone on morning of insurrection
  • Overcoming Democratic opposition, Georgia Senate Republicans advance bill to end no-excuse absentee voting
  • Alabama Forestry Commission Urges Caution With ALL Burning
  • Twist in Derek Chauvin trial: Prosecutors appeal judge’s decision to continue jury selection, delaying proceedings
  • After watching Oprah interview, Bethenny Frankel apologizes for flaming Meghan with “Cry me a river” tweet
  • Billions in restaurant relief hailed by industry leaders as critical for ‘path to recovery’

Sections

  • Area News
  • Church News
  • Class of 2020
  • Community Calendar
  • Country Music News
  • Entertainment News
  • Home
  • Local News
  • Local Sports
  • National News
  • National Sports
  • Obituaries
  • Southern Gospel News
  • Weather Center
  • World News

More on WEIS Radio

  • 7-Day Forecast
  • Alabama Crimson Tide Football
  • Alabama Crimson Tide Men’s Basketball
  • Alabama Teachers Credit Union Teacher of the Month
  • Auburn Tigers Football
  • Auburn Tigers Men’s Basketball
  • Class of 2020
  • Contest Winners
  • End Zone Show
  • Slideshow Landing Page
  • Trading Post
  • WEIS Prep Scoreboard
  • Weiss Lake Area Fishing
  • Yard Sales

About Us

  • Contact Us
  • Staff Directory
  • Station Info
FCC Public Inspection File

Archives

Follow Us

© 2021 Baker Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.