By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Collinsville 59-Ider 50

IDER, Ala.—  In a close basketball game, the Collinsville Panthers defeated the Ider Hornets 59-50, Tuesday night.

Collinsville took the early lead in the first with a score of 13-7.  In the second, Collinsville managed to maintain the 8 point lead going into the half.  At the end of the third, the Panthers led 40-29.  The Ider Hornets came back in the fourth scoring 21 points.  The Panthers retained the lead to win the game, 59-50.

“We are really proud to be 1-1 in the Area.  We’ve got a long way to go”, said Collinsville Head Coach, Jon Tidmore.