By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Geraldine 73-Plainview 48

Geraldine defeated Plainview Friday night, to move on to the finals of the Sand Mountain Tournament.

Plainview trailed by 5 at the end of the first quarter. Going into halftime, Geraldine had the 38-24 lead.  They were able to maintain the lead for the remainder of the game.   At the end of the third, Geraldine led 57-34 and closed out the game with a final score of 73-48.

Colby Lee Mincey scored 19 points. Anthony Richey had 12 points.  Bret Armstrong and Cade White both had 10 points for the Geraldine Bulldogs.

Jeffery Armstrong led the Plainview Bears with 19 points.  He hit five 3’s.  Clay Cooper also scored in the double digits with 12 points.

The Southern Torch Standout Award  goes to Anthony Richey of Geraldine.  The 6’10”, 319 pound player made several game changers with his intense domination during the game.