Veterans High’s boys basketball team extended a winning
streak to four games over the weekend with two victories at home.
By defeating West Laurens 70-54, the Warhawks evened its
record in Region 2-AAAA to 6-6. Jonathan Robertson and D.J. Rozier each scored
12 points.
Taking on a non-region county rival Saturday, Veterans edged
out the Northside Eagles 74-71. Robertson blistered the nets for 27 points.
The Veterans girls may have suffered a heartbreaking region
loss to West Laurens 56-54 Friday, but the Lady Warhawks recovered Saturday to
topple Northside 55-42. Leading the way was Kya Cochran with 15 points.
Kerregan Poe-Cochran added nine points and five assists. Courtney Palmer also
added nine points and Khayla Owens recorded her first double-double with 11
points and 13 rebounds.
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