With prep basketball's postseason tipping off next month, the Red Bank boys appear ready and look dangerous.
The Lions won their fourth straight game in stunning fashion as they took down East Hamilton, 75-63, at home on Friday night. Sophomore forward Anthony Bonner led the way by scoring 29 points, shooting 10-for-15 from 2-point range, hitting a 3-pointer and making all six of his free throws. Bonner also had nine rebounds and two blocked shots.
Kendrick Lloyd totaled 10 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and Jaylen Rice also played a pivotal role with 16 combined rebounds, steals, assists and blocks for Red Bank (13-12, 6-4 District 6-AAA).
It was the first district loss of the season for East Hamilton (17-6, 8-1).
"We had 18 team assists and really just clicked on all cylinders. A true team win," Lions coach Nick Fike said. "We started this win streak by knocking off a tough Walker Valley team here at home last Thursday night and have been playing really solid ball all around."
STARS OF THE NIGHT
Drew Williams, Central: The Purple Pounders guard made six 3-pointers on his way to a game-high 24 points in a 67-42 home win over Signal Mountain.
Brent Bowman, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe: The senior guard, who became the program's leading scorer last week, poured in 30 points as the Warriors downed rival Ringgold 77-51 to improve to 10-1 in Region 6-AAA.
Kaleb Gallman, Heritage: The sophomore set a school single-game scoring record with 33 points as the Generals routed Cedartown 74-40.
Dre Jackson, Chattanooga Christian: The junior guard was a machine, scoring 32 points with four 3-pointers in an 84-78 home loss to Knoxville Catholic.
Harmonie Ware, Bradley Central: The second-year standout scored 26 points to go with five steals in a 74-33 win over Rhea County.
Skyler Williams, North Murray: The Mountaineers earned a season split with Model, winning 66-55 as Williams scored a game-high 19 points, 15 of them coming in the final quarter. North Murray and Model are now tied in the loss column in Region 7-AA with two losses apiece with two weeks remaining in the regular season.
MacKenzie Bernier, Ooltewah: The senior forward scored 26 of the Lady Owls' 43 points in an overtime loss to Walker Valley.
Jalaya Lindsey, Walker Valley: The Lady Mustangs junior scored 20 points in a 46-43 overtime victory against Ooltewah.
Compiled by Patrick MacCoon and Lindsey Young. Contact them at pmaccoon@timesfreepress.com and lyoung@timesfreepress.com.