By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Plainview 65-Sylvania 60

RAINSVILLE, Ala.— In a bitter rivalry game, Plainview wins a nailbiter against Sylvania in overtime.

Sylvania faced Plainview in the Sand Mountain Tournament, Tuesday night.  The game was evenly matched from the beginning.  Starting the second quarter, the score was tied 17-17.  Plainview grabbed the lead going into the half, 36-30.  In the third, Sylvania gained the one point lead.  Three pointers were thrown like Christmas candy between both teams.  The clock ran out with a 55-55 tie.  In  overtime, Plainview scored 10 additional points to the Rams 5. They will face Geraldine Friday, December 18 at 6:00 p.m.

The Top Scorers for Plainview were Jeffery Armstrong with 22 points.  Koby Tinker had 13 points.

Caleb Roebuck had 18 points for the Rams. Following closely behind was Phillip Dendy with 17.