Fulton County Middle School Pilots on three game winning streak

The Fulton County Middle School Pilots have put together a three-game winning streak, defeating Community Christian Academy, South Fulton and Lake County over the last week.
Fulton County opened the run with a 35-29 victory over Community Christian Academy on Thurs., Oct. 22. The Pilots trailed 6-5 after the first quarter but rallied to take a 14-13 lead into halftime. Community Christian Academy regained the advantage in the third quarter, leading 25-22 heading into the final period. However, Fulton County responded in the fourth quarter to secure the 35-29 victory.
Quintin Hendrix led the Pilots with 14 points, while Kenvon Pierce added 10. J.R. Mitchell scored four points, ZyErique Frame finished with three, and Jordan Gaston and D.J. Readenour contributed two points apiece.
The Pilots returned to action Mon., Oct. 26, hosting the South Fulton Middle School Red Devils and earned a 35-21 victory. Fulton County established an early lead, holding a 10-6 advantage after the first quarter and extending it to 18-12 by halftime. The Pilots broke the game open in the third quarter, extending their lead to 33-19 heading into the final period before securing the 35-21 win.
D.J. Readenour led Fulton County with 10 points, followed by Pierce with seven and Gaston with six. Hendrix and Kiyon Wilson added four points apiece, while D'Ahvyon Swift scored two. Isaiah Caldwell and Frame each contributed one point.
Fulton County completed its three-game winning streak with a 49-42 road victory over Lake County Tues., Oct. 27. The Pilots came out strong, building a 17-11 lead in the opening quarter before extending their advantage to 26-19 at halftime. Lake County mounted a comeback in the third quarter, outscoring Fulton County to cut the deficit to 36-35 heading into the final period. However, the Pilots responded in the fourth quarter to pull away for the seven-point victory.
Pierce and Wilson led Fulton County with 12 points apiece, while Hendrix and Gaston each added 10. Readenour scored two points, and Caldwell contributed three.
The Pilots also capitalized on Lake County's ball-handling struggles, committing just eight turnovers compared with 22 for the home team.
Damien Jones led Lake County with 21 points. J'Ceandre Butler added 10, Stephon Hardy scored six, and Kaiden Hart finished with five.
Next up for the Pilots is a home match-up against Community Christian Academy Thurs., Oct. 29.