MCCOMB – Brookhaven Academy handed Parklane Academy a pair oflopsided basketbal losses Tuesday night.

The Lady Cougars used a dominating full-court press to down theLady Pioneers 72-54 while their counterparts out muscled Parklane77-62.

The Lady Cougars (15-1) needed a half courtshot from Amy Smith at the end of the first quarter to jump-starttheir offense.

“Parklane dictated the first two minutes of the game,” said LadyCougar head coach Barry Gray. “It seemed like when Amy (Smith) hitthat shot at the buzzer it got us going.

“There was one stretch where I thought we played our bestbasketball of the season,” Gray noted. “We rebounded the ballbetter and didn’t make but seven turnovers in the first half.”

Brookhaven Academy broke open a 24-20 second quarter lead with a12-0 run to take a 39-26 halftime lead. Their relentless press andup-tempo game eventually stretched that lead to 60-36 at the end ofthe third quarter.

Smith led four Lady Cougars in double figures with 19 points andfour 3-pointers. Katie Newman scored 14 points, had 6 steals, 6assists and pulled down 5 rebounds. Lindsey Altman was good for 12points and 8 rebounds. Anna L. Gatlin chipped in 10 points and 6rebounds.

The Cougars (8-4) opened up an early 18-8 first quarterlead en route to their win.

Turner Havard scored 23 points and Paul Coker added 21points and 11 rebounds to lead Brookhaven Academy.

“Our boys really stepped it up against Parklane,” saidBrookhaven Academy boys coach Dale Watts. “Paul Coker had a realsolid game for us.”

The Cougars used a combination of quickness and animpressive inside game to open up a 70-40 third quarter lead CoachWatts emptied his bench.

Jeremy Brumfield led Parklane with 20points.

In junior high action, both Brookhaven Academy squadsposted wins.

The girls downed the Parklane JV 36-24 behind Kelli Byrd andLauren Smith with 10 points each. Emily Spence and Carolyne Haskinsscored eight points to lead Parklane.

The boys prevailed 42-33 behind Jonathan Winborne’s 13 points.Benton Turnage lead Parklane with 10 points.

The Cougars return to action this weekend as they host OakForest Academy Friday night and Wilkinson Christian Saturdaynight.

GIRLS

Brookhaven Academy 72, Parklane Academy 54

Brookhaven Academy (72) Amy Smith 19, Newman 14, Altman 12, A.L. Gatlin 10, A. K. Gatlin 6, Phillips 6, Myers 5.

Parklane Academy (54) Lucy Savorgan 14, Currier 11, Moak 10,Branch 10, Rhodus, 4, Wall 3, Smith 2.

Total Fouls: Brookhaven Academy 17. Parklane Academy 25. FouledOut – None. Technicals – None.

Free Throws M-A: Brookhaven Academy 16-32. Parklane Academy5-10.

3-point goals: Smith 4, Currier, Savorgnan.

Brookhaven Academy 17 22 21 12 – 72

Parklane Academy 14 12 10 18 – 54

BOYS

Brookhaven Academy 77, Parklane Academy 62

Brookhaven Academy (77) Turner Havard 23, Paul Coker 21, Sessums11, Davis 7, Cole Smith 6, Craig Smith 5, Moreton 2, LaGrone 2.

Parklane Academy (62) Jeremy Freeman 20, Bracey 12, Wilson 6,Newlon 6, Brumfield 5, Pattie 5, Reeves 4, Stout 4.

Total Fouls: Brookhaven 8. Parklane 17. Fouled Out – None.Technicals – None.

Free Throws: Brookhaven Academy 15-20. Parklane Academy7-14.

3-point goals: Pattie.

Brookhaven Academy 18 26 23 10 – 77

Parklane Academy 8 13 13 28 – 62