CARROLLTON, GA — The Carrollton Middle School basketball programs are constructing a winning culture early after claiming league titles for the girls and boys. The girls defeated Long Cane 30-26 after Harlow Kendrix hit two free throws to seal the win. She led the team with 13 points, and Zareya Boykin added 9 points with three huge three-pointers. The boys led Callaway 14-11 at the half and came out on fire in the second half, outscoring Callaway 27-7 for a 41-18 victory. Urhiyah George led the boys with 17 points, and Lee Fielder had 13 points.

Pictured for the boys from left are Omavi Smith, Alanson Simmons (kneeling), Coach Ethan Staes, Caleb Powell-Dobbs, Kayjzen Lawson, JaVontae Mitchell, Urhiyah George, Kweli Fielder, Zyon Robinson, Terry Glenn, Hollis Hudson, and Head Coach Ambrae Phillips.

Pictured for the girls from left (back row) Head Coach Jadechia Reid Kaleigha Turner, Tra'Nise Thomas, Kylei Taylor, Amiyah Farmer, Manager Bee Hutcherson, Coach Kisha Pinkard, (from left kneeling) Jordyn Reid, Riley Rucker, Kanijah Smith, Harlow Kendrix, and Zareya Hicks, and Charli Releford.