By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

North Sand Mtn 73-Sylvania 65

RAINSVILLE, Ala.— North Sand Mountain edged past Sylvania to advance to the finals of the Sand Mountain Tournament, Thursday night.

The Lady Bisons and the Lady Rams were tied 12-12 in the first quarter of the game.  Going into the half, Sylvania led 29-27.  At the end of the third, NSM had regained strength and had the 44-36 lead over the Rams.  During the fourth quarter, Sylvania scored 29 points but North Sand Mountain answered back with 29 points, also.  Time ran out for the Rams.  Final North Sand Mountain 73, Sylvania 65.

Morgan Frazier led the Rams with 26 points.  Jennifer Sweeting had 15 points.  Lauren King followed with 12 points for the game.

NSM advanced on to face the Pisgah Eagles, in the finals of the Sand Mountain Tournament, Saturday night,