RCHS hoops secures 2 seed in region tourney

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS junior Willie Goodwyn goes up for a shot in the fourth quarter against Tallulah Falls on Friday, Feb. 10. Goodwyn had his best game of the season, ending with 25 points and 20 rebounds in a 71-41 victory. The Wildcats are the No. 2 seed in the region tournament, taking on Tallulah Falls again on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS junior Lucy Hood hits a three over TFS defender junior Allie Phasavang. Hood scored 19 points in the final regular season game. The Lady Cats take on Tallulah Falls again in the first round of the region tournament. The region tourney will be held at Piedmont University, with the Lady Cats as the No. 2 seed behind Elbert County. The championship game will take place on Friday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS junior Mili Watts goes up for a layup against Tallulah Falls on Friday, Feb. 10. Watts ended with 14 points, including 10 in the first quarter, to help the Lady Cats to a 72-62 victory. Watts also added three steals and four rebounds as the primary defender on Tallulah Falls’ best player Denika Lightbourne.