(Telegram Photo by Red Thompson, Jr.)
The inaugural Total Media Sports Tip-Off Tournament, played at Jackson High School on Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov. 21-22, proved to be a big success as it served as the launching pad for a new high school basketball season by bringing together the four local girls’ teams from Jackson and Vinton counties. When it was all over, the Vinton County Lady Vikings hoisted the big traveling trophy after earning a 53-48 hard-fought victory on Saturday over the host Jackson Ironladies. The Oak Hill Lady Oaks captured third place with a 34-30 victory over the Wellston Lady Golden Rockets. Pictured are the Vinton County Lady Vikings posing with the traveling trophy which they took home as the champions and which will be on the line each year of the tournament. Kneeling in the front row from the left are Mattison Whiteman, Nora Martin, Olive Booth and Chloe Nichols. Standing in the back row from the left are Ali Murphy, Sydney Howell, Alissa Perry, Trinity Williams, Assistant Coach Bob Grillo, Emma Leaming, Kylee Smith, Olivia Sowers and Assistant Coach Josie Ousley. Not present for the photo was Zoie Nichols and Head Coach Brett Jones. For complete tournament coverage, see pages 6-7 of today’s edition.
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