BLADENBORO – East Columbus defeated West Bladen 30-27 Friday night in Three Rivers Conference jayvee boys basketball action.
Jadacus Register tossed in 3 baskets in the second half and led the Knight scoring with 9 points. Teammate Lancine Soumahoro pumped in a pair of baskets in the second half and finished with 5 points.
Javonta Matthews drilled in a 3-point shot and hit 2 free throws in the second quarter to total 5 points for West. Ricky Brisson drilled in a first period 3-point shot and totaled 4 points. Donovan Stone scored all 4 of his points in the second half.
The Knights will host Whiteville Friday night.
WEST BLADEN (27) – Xzavion Morrison, Jadacus Register 9, Lancine Soumahoro 5, Joshua Lewis, Ricky Brisson 4, Donovan Stone 4, Damion McKenzie, Javonta Matthews 5.