By midway through the second quarter Gilmer County seized control of the court and maintained a sizable lead, soundly defeating Calhoun County 76-41, Tuesday evening.

Gilmer's James Farley led all scorers with 25 points. Teammate William Radcliff added 14, Daniel DuLude added 12.

Gilmer County guard, James Farley, fires a pass to the
outside corner as Calhoun's Chuck Kendall stretches attempting
a block. Farley led all scorers with 25 points on the night.

Photos by Drew Moody

Calhoun County's Andrew Norman led his team with 18; Justin Gerwig and Chuck Kendall had nine apiece.

Gilmer's coach Steve Shuff praised the team following the game.

"These kids have done a really great job," he said.

Shuff, in his ninth year as head coach, offered no predictions heading into the sectional finals Friday, 7 p.m., at Wirt County High School in Elizabeth.

Gilmer's Jordan Knight fires a pass across
court after getting tied up on a baseline drive.

Gilmer center Doug Shattuck is fouled in the lane, in what was
at times a tough physical contest. Shattuck netted seven points.