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Boys, girls teams split ‘Battle of Johns Creek’ By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com
GIRLS BASKETBALL: COUGARS 48, GLADIATORS 46 BOYS BASKETBALL: GLADIATORS 86, COUGARS 26
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Chattahoochee High hosted Johns Creek for a basketball double-header Feb. 6 where the girls protected the home court, but the boys fell to the Gladiators. The girls game featured a close back-and-forth matchup where the lead never exceeded six points. The Cougars came out on top 48-46 after several ties and lead changes. Chattahoochee girls got out to an initial lead in the first quarter, but Johns Creek felt the pressure to earn their second region win and fought their way back. The schools are just two miles apart and rivalry motivations run strong. After the score was tied for the third time, Chattahoochee powered ahead and didn’t relinquish the lead again. Senior Grace Harris got Chattahoochee’s offense moving in the first half with 10 points, eight of them in the second quarter.
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The Johns Creek Gladiators get fired up on the bench in the third quarter of their blowout 86-26 win over Chattahoochee. The starters were pulled for part of the second quarter as well, as the score at halftime was 52-15.
Black History Month exhibit showcases dozens of works Diyah Najah’s woodcut and collage “Minding My Own Tea” is on display at The Arts Center at Johns Creek in February. See story, Page 10
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