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A classic rivalry for decades in the Nine-One-Two, Savannah Christian and Calvary Day renewed their storied series on the hardwood in front of a large, loud and equally represented contingent of purple and red at Savannah Christian’s Eckburg Arena on Friday night, January 15.

Savannah Christian started hot in the shooting department and never cooled off, winning 63-50 to earn a critically important victory within Region 3-A. The Raiders (7-7, 1-1) were led by their sharp-shooting 2-guard, Cooper George. The senior racked up 27 points, including six 3’s, to pace head coach Robert Walsh’s team to a second straight win.

Parker All added 13 points and 12 rebounds and Thomas Davidson scored 10 for SCPS, which finished 16-of-18 (89%) from the free-throw line. George has hit 14 3’s in his last two games.

The Cavs trailed 50-33 entering the fourth quarter after having been outscored 30-18 in the two middle stanzas. Head coach Chad Carver’s team cut the lead to 10, at 54-44 midway through the fourth quarter, but never crawled closer. Calvary had won 3-of-4 in the series dating back to January 2019 and the Cavs entered Friday’s contest having won four straight. 

If revenge is sweet, then SCPS got a full dose of sugar in the win. An SCPS team hadn’t eclipsed the 60-point plateau against the Cavs since February 3, 2012 (65 points).

Calvary (9-6, 1-1) only had one double-digit scorer with sophomore Darian Barksdale’s 10-point contribution.

CDS —  15 - 7 - 11 - 17 — 50

SCP — 20 - 13 - 17 - 13 — 63

HALFTIME — SCP, 33-22.

RECORDS — CDS 9-6, 1-1 Region 3-A; SCP 7-7, 2-1 Region 3-A.

OTHER SCORES 

(Friday, Jan. 15)

WINDSOR FOREST 83, BEACH 54

The two Region 3-3A foes combined to attempt 51 free-throws and Class 3A No. 3 Windsor Forest outscored the Bulldogs 50-28 in the second half to pull away and make the margin lopsided.

Mike Cabellero scored 16 to lead Windsor, which saw its two stars Shamar Norman and D’Ante Bass go scoreless in the first half. Ray Williams added 13 points for the Knights.

Javonte Landy scored 20 for Beach, and the junior was No. 5 in Class 3A entering the game, averaging 18.3 points per game.

HALFTIME — WF, 33-26.

RECORDS — WF 5-1; AEB 4-7.

JOHNSON 96, SAVANNAH HIGH 45

Antonio Baker’s 20 points led four Johnson double-digit scorers as the Class 3A No. 4 Atom Smashers cruised to an easy win in Region 3-3A action. Larry Pounds scored 16, Emondre Bowles 12 (10 rebounds) and Dylan Boone 11 for SCJ (8-1).

Tyjuawan Biffle led all scorers as the senior SHS guard tallied 23 points in the loss.

HALFTIME — SCJ, 46-18.

RECORDS — SCJ 8-1; SHS 1-11.

RICHMOND HILL 53, EFFINGHAM COUNTY 36

The Wildcats won their 14th straight game to start the season and should remain solidly within the state’s top-4 in Class 6A.

HALFTIME — RH, 26-21.

RECORDS — RH 14-0; EC 11-4.

JENKINS 71, BENEDICTINE 56

The Warriors picked up the Region 3-4A victory at home, thanks in large part to the tandem-effort of Jerrell Floyd and Charles Williams. Floyd led all scorers with 23 points while Williams poured in 19 to lead HVJ (8-6). 

Jenkins (8-6) led 43-20 at the halftime break and 59-40 through three.

Trent Broadnax and Christiaan Neely scored 13 apiece for the Cadets, who now sit at 4-4 on the season.

HALFTIME — HVJ, 43-20.

RECORDS — HVJ 8-6; BEN 4-4.