Pilots claim victory over HCHS Falcons

by Charles Choate
STRONG INSIDE – Fulton County center Dylan Hammond (24) puts in a shot under the basket, as Carlisle County’s Chase Teasley (24) and Daven McGee (21) are on the play. Hammond scored a team high 19 points, but it was the Comets taking the First District game, 58-52. (Photo by Charles Choate) STRONG INSIDE – Fulton County center Dylan Hammond (24) puts in a shot under the basket, as Carlisle County’s Chase Teasley (24) and Daven McGee (21) are on the play. Hammond scored a team high 19 points, but it was the Comets taking the First District game, 58-52. (Photo by Charles Choate)

The Fulton County Pilots lost two of three games in play last week.

The Pilots fell to Lake County and Carlisle County, but picked up a district win at Hickman County.


Lake County 67

Pilots 64 (OT)

The Falcons avenged an earlier loss to Fulton County with the overtime win at Tiptonville.

The game was close throughout the night, with Lake County holding a 27-25 edge at halftime, and the Pilots winning 41-38 going into the fourth quarter.

Jequan Warren and Dylan Hammond each had 17 points for Fulton County, with Hayden Murphy adding 10, Colton Henderson 9, Jerome Warren 6 and Armani Yandal 5.

The loss dropped the Pilots to 9-10 on the year.


Carlisle County 58

Pilots 52

The Comets used a strong third quarter to win the First District match-up on the road.

The two teams played to an 18-18 halftime score, with Carlisle County using a 22-9 scoring advantage in the third quarter to go in front 40-27.

Fulton County won the final period 25-18, but the deficit was to much to overcome.

Dylan Hammond led the Pilots with 19 points, followed by Jequan Warren 9, Colton Warren 8, Hayden Murphy 6, Armani Yandal 5, Jerome Warren 3 and Broc Bridges 2.

Garrett Hayden led Carlisle County with 18 points.


Pilots 67

Hickman County 61

The Pilots snapped a two game losing streak with the First District win on the road.

Hayden Murphy led Fulton County with 19 points, with Dylan Hammond adding 16.

Colton Henderson also scored in double figures with 12, followed by Jequan Warren 8, Jerome Warren 6, Armani Yandal 4 and Corey Smith 2.

The win improved the Pilots to 10-11 overall, and 2-3 in district play.