High School/Middle School

By KRISTIN BECK
Landmark News Service
The Carroll County Panthers shot 55 percent from the field–including 8-15 from 3-point range–and allowed just 14 points in the first half to defeat visiting Trimble County, 66-34, Feb. 2.
It was Carroll’s third straight win, their longest streak of the season thus far. “We finally got to the top of the hill, it looks like,” head coach Brian Crank said. “We knew it was coming, just a matter of time.”

By TIM HENDRICK
The Trimble Banner
A game of extremes allowed Trimble County to race to a huge halftime lead as they defeated Carroll County 60-36.
Carroll County head coach Paul Stone said the loss was on him.
“I decided that we need to stop Trimble’s big two and played a triangle and two defense.” Stone said. “We let Bailey Duke have the outside shot and it did not work.”