Brookhaven Academy captures junior high hoops title

Published 3:00 pm Friday, February 12, 2021

: Photo submitted Brookhaven Academy hosted its junior high conference tournament last weekend and the Lady Cougars came away as tournament champions. The team finished 27-5 overall and 8-0 in conference play. Pictured with the trophy on the front row are the team’s freshman players, from left, Braelynn Byrd, Carmen Lambert, Reagan Fortenberry and Mallory Martin. The players on the back row are the eighth graders on the squad. Standing, from left, assistant coach Hugh Webb, student assistant Anniston Palmer, Ainsley Orr, Lillian Lofton, Chloe Nelson, Matti Claire Smith, Kensy Covington, Ella Smith, Ava Calcote, Emme Barrett, manager Anna Rai Cline and head coach Ron Kesslery.

Brookhaven Academy hosted its junior high conference tournament last weekend and the Lady Cougars came away as tournament champions. The team finished 27-5 overall and 8-0 in conference play.