SFHS teams fall short in tourney

by Jake Clapper
Lady Red Devil Sophia Hodges toes the line, for one of her six points scored during the Stewart County Christmas tournament, with both the SFHS boys’ and girls’ teams participating. (Photo by Jake Clapper.)
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The South Fulton Red Devils and Lady Red Devils traveled to Stewart County High School to participate in the Stewart County Christmas Tournament Dec. 28 and 29.

On Dec. 28, the Lady Red Devils were defeated by the Stewart County Lady Rebels 54-21, as Amber Lemon and Erin McDaniel each contributed six points for the Lady Red Devils.

Amber Lemon hit two field goals and was 100% from the free throw line hitting two free-throws.

Erin McDaniel hit two-three point baskets for her six points.

Allison Murphy had four points. Sophia Hodges and Sophia McMinn each had two points. Marli Buchanan had one point.

The Lady Red Devils were 75% from the free throw line hitting three of their four free throws.

Following the Lady Red Devils, the Red Devils took on Sycamore High School.

The Red Devils couldn’t pull out a win against Sycamore, ending the game with a final score of 62-52.

Bryce McFarland led the Red Devils in scoring with 15 points. McFarland hit three field goals, two- three point baskets, and three of his four free-throws.

Brock Brown finished the game with a total of 13 points. Brown had three field goals, two- three point baskets, and one of his three free-throws.

Blake Johnson hit four-three point baskets for all 12 of his points.

Dashawn Bradshaw had five points, Beau Britt four points, and Rider Whitehead had three points.

The Red Devils hit five of their 10 (50%) free-throws.

The Lady Red Devils were defeated by Cheatam County High School 55-26 Dec. 29 for day two of the Stewart County Christmas Tournament.

Amber Lemon contributed seven points for the Lady Red Devils. Lemon hit two field goals and three of her four free-throws.
Sophia Hodges had six points, Cashayah McClerkin added five points, Marli Buchanan four points, Erin McDaniel three points, and Allison Murphy one point.

The Lady Red Devils hit seven of their 15 (47%) free-throws.

The Red Devils then competed against Stewart County High School, and fell short 55-53.

Dashawn Bradshaw led the Red Devils in points with his 19 points. Bradshaw hit five field goals and three- three point baskets.

Bryce McFarland hit three- three point baskets and one field goal for his 11 points.

Beau Britt had a total of eight points from his two- three point baskets, and one field goal.

Rider Whitehead had seven points, Brock Brown six points, and Blake Johnson two points.

The Red Devils hit six of their eight (75%) free throws.

The Lady Red Devils now have a record of 3-9.

The Red Devils currently hold a record of 5-8.