Williamsburg wiped out a seven-point halftime deficit by outscoring Harlan 18-10 in the third quarter and held on for a 54-51 win in the championship game of the 13th Region All “A” Classic on Tuesday at Red Bird High School.
The Jackets’ ended Harlan’s streak of regional All “A” titles at four .
Andrew Smith scored 11 of his 21 points in the third quarter to spark the Jackets’ comeback. Henry Bowling added 13 points for the 9-8 Jackets.
Kyler McLendon paid the 4-10 Dragons with 19 points. Nate Montanaro added 14 points.
Williamsburg travels to Whitley County on Friday. Harlan plays at Knox Central on Monday and Bell County on Tuesday.
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Williamsburg (54) — Henry Bowling 13, Conner Saylor 3, Cooper Pruitt 9, Andrew Smith 21, Zach Bowen 2, Dalton Anderson 2, Lakin Cunagin 4.
Harlan (51) — Trent Cole 5, Dylan Cox 6, Kyler McLendon 19, Nate Montanaro 14, Jared Moore 7.
Williamsburg 11 12 18 13 — 54
Harlan 17 13 10 11 — 51