Playoff Roundup – Dougherty rolls over Henry Co., Westover girls fall

The Dougherty Trojans (21-8)usually win with their speedy guards and three-point shots, but Friday night the big men inside got the job done. Senior Justin Jackson scored 20 points and pulled down 16 rebounds and junior Will Riggins knocked down 19 points and snagged 10 rebounds as the Trojans beat Henry County 85-64 in the first round of the Class AAAA state playoffs.

The Trojans took advantage of Henry County mistakes and missed shots to build a 42-32 halftime lead, then put the Warhawks away by outscoring them 21-12 in the third quarter. The Warhawks worked feverishly in the final period to overcome their deficit, but the Trojans held on and will move on to the next round of the playoffs.

Rod Jones was also in double figures for the Trojans with 11 points and seven assists. Jordan Greene scored eight points and doled out seven assists.

The Trojans will play the winner of West Laurens vs. Thomson next week.

Henry County girls 78 Westover 46

Westover’s Lady Patriots saw their season come to an end Friday night as Henry County blasted Westover 79-30. The Lady Patriots were still missing key players with injuries and others were not at full speed. Henry County (27-2) is pressing toward a repeat appearance in the state finals where they seek to overcome their loss from a year ago.

The Lady Warhawks built a huge 46-14 halftime lead and were never threatened. Westover’s season ends at 19-8 with losses in four of their last five games because of injuries.

No Patriots got into double figures, but Westover’s leading scorers were Sh’Myia Jones with nine points, Chastity Pickett with seven and Shamya Loman with seven.hamd

Pelham girls 50 Trion 49

Mitchell County girls 61 Macon Co. 39

Terrell County boys 82 Greenville 71

Worth County boys 62 Jackson 57

Peach County girls 57 Worth County 38