The Chattooga Lady Indians kicked off the tournament in grand fashion, defeating Woodland (Cartersville) 49-9.
The Chattooga Boys followed that up by knocking off the defending Golden Ball champion Coosa Eagles 49-39. Chattooga junior Brody Mobbs led all scorers with 16 points.
The first half went back and forth, with Coosa holding a 19-17 edge at the break.
However, Chattooga began to pull away in the second half as senior Cash Allen came alive. After shooting 0-for-5 in the first half, Allenâs height down low became a decisive factor, finish the game with four dunks and 12 points on 6-of-7 shooting.
The teams are ready and the venues are set.
Now all that remains is to find out who will ascend the tournament mountain and claim the coveted golden ball at the summit.
Itâs that time of year again. The 67th Annual Christmas Tournament presented by the Rome News-Tribune and the Seven Hills Rotary Club has arrived.
This yearâs tournament will be hosted by Armuchee High School. Armuchee will be utilizing its two gymnasiums for the three-day event, which will feature some of the Rome areaâs premier talent.
âFlexibility has been key for everybody this year,â Ballard Betz, president of the Seven Hills Rotary Club, said in a phone interview. âThe tournament organizers . want to put on a safe tournament first and foremost.â