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Lumpkin County (22-3; 12-2 in 6-AAA) picked up a win at rivals White County (4-21; 4-10) in the regular season finale Friday in Cleveland. The high-tempo Indians offense was more than enough to cruise to a 78-55 victory.
The first quarter was back-and-forth, as both teams combined for six shots from long range. Lumpkin led 20-17 going into the second.
Jordan Richerson put on a 3-point clinic in the second, and reached 21 points in the first half alone. That had the Indians up 46-31 at the half.
Blayne Gunter got the Warriors some life in the third, as he notched a quick six points with a 3-point play and a tri-fecta to get White County within 48-40.
It was an impressive third for White County, and the game was at 59-46 heading into the final frame.
Kolson Howell showed out in the fourth with 10 points, connecting on a pair of 3-pointers as Lumpkin pulled away to the final buzzer.
The Indians were paced by Richerson, who had 23 (21 in the first half). Jackson Pulley added 15, Landon Pierce added 12, and Howell 10. Keiwhan Gallagher recorded eight, Tyler Cortes had six, and Martin Hulsey finished with three.
For White County, Gunter had a team-high 21 points, followed by 11 from Carter Nguyen. Cooper Adam and Cohen Michaud recorded six apiece, Luke Golman had four, Owen Rogers three, and two each for John Jarrard and #25 (unlisted on roster).
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