Top-ranked Fort Hill secures a 70-45 victory over No. 4 Southern, dominating the final eight minutes to take control of the game. Despite a sluggish start, Fort Hill head coach Thad Burner is pleased with the team's performance, acknowledging some uncharacteristic plays but overall celebrating the win.

By the Numbers
  • Fort Hill's Gavin Carney led with 12 points and a steal, while Jabril Daniels contributed 15 points with four 3-pointers, five steals, and three assists.
  • Southern's Isaiah Keller scored a game-high 16 points with four 3-pointers, and Jared Haskiell added 11 points and a steal.
  • Fort Hill's Steven Spencer finished with nine assists, four points, and three steals.
State of Play
  • Fort Hill maintained a consistent lead throughout the game, never trailing, and effectively prevented Southern from making sustained runs.
  • The Rams faced top area teams in consecutive games, with a challenging schedule ahead, including a trip to Tucker County against the top-ranked Class A team.
What's Next

Southern prepares for a tough matchup against Tucker County, recognizing the challenging stretch of their schedule, while Fort Hill gears up for upcoming games against Northern and Washington.

Bottom Line

Fort Hill's dominant victory over Southern, led by outstanding individual performances, sets the stage for a competitive stretch in the season, while Southern faces a rigorous schedule ahead.