PREP ROUNDUP: Morgan, Rams fend off Marlins, 62-55
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Antonio Morgan scored 26 points to lead Rutherford to a 62-55 road victory over Arnold on Tuesday night.
The senior guard scored 22 of his game-high 26 in the second half, putting in 12 points in the third quarter and 10 more in the fourth, as the Rams (14-7) outscored the Marlins 37-31 after halftime.
Zac Edwards added 10 points and Damarius Laster scored eight points. Alex Steen was the top scorer for Arnold (9-12) with 19 points, followed by Jordan White with 17 points, and Eli McFatter with 11 points.
Rutherford will next play Friday night at Bay High. Arnold next plays Thursday at South Walton.
North Bay Haven 82, Port St. Joe 33
LYNN HAVEN — Chris Bibbs and Maurice Butler scored 16 points apiece to lead the Buccaneers (18-4) to the win, with Airon Kilgore adding 14 points, Darwin Torres 11 points, Zach Porter nine points, and Taber Brown eight points.
Girls basketball
Mosley 39, Bay 35
LYNN HAVEN — The Dolphins avenged an early-season loss and notched their third win in a row by knocking off the Tornadoes.
Kya Kolsten led Mosley (7-10) with 10 points, followed by Guissell Puerto with eight points, and Taniyah Evans with six points. Lisa Lopez was the top scorer for Bay (9-11) with 12 points, followed by Tyasia Yarrell with nine points and Samiyah Smiley with eight points.
Port St. Joe 69, North Bay Haven 31
LYNN HAVEN — Mari Johnson scored 23 points and Jae Lenox added 18 points to lead the Tiger Sharks (13-6) to the win, with Amani Jones also scoring 14 points.
Aleena Khan led the Buccaneers (11-9) with 12 points, while Alana Gilbert scored 11 points.
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