By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Collinsville 54-Crossville 39

COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— In a next door neighbor rivalry game, Collinsville Varsity Boys defeated Crossville 54-39 Thursday night.

Collinsville jumped to an early lead in the first quarter with a score of 15-9.  Crossville pulled within 5 points of Collinsville, going into the half with a score of 20-15.  After the half, Collinsville never slowed down.  Ending the third, the score was 40-29,  The Panthers managed to extend the lead in the 4th quarter by 15 points to close out the game in victory with a final score of 54-39.

During the game, Crossville outrebounded Collinsville 37 to 28.  Collinsville forced 19 turnovers.

Collinsville had two players who scored in the double digits.  Gerald Blakely finished the night with 19 points.  Grant Jones added 10 points to the scoreboard.

Crossville was led by Gano Pointer and Caleb Bailey, each with 8 points.