SA teams get basketball wins

COLUMBUS – The Starkville Academy Volunteers followed up a successful night of basketball at Kemper Academy with another good day Friday at the Heritage Academy Shootout.

After the Lady Vols handled Columbus Christian 55-15, the SA boys also were victorious against the Rams 61-39.

The Vols (3-2) trailed after the first quarter 14-12, but outscored Columbus Christian 19-4 in the second quarter to take control of the game.

Tyler had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Noah Methvin added 14 points.

In the 62-25 decision over Kemper Academy, Taylor had 20 points for the Vols, while Kyle Faver added 12 points and Richardson put in 10 points.

The SA girls also got off to a slow start against Columbus Christian, but still held a 9-6 advantage after one quarter. The Lady Vols overwhelmed the Lady Rams 21-0 in the second quarter.

Mari Laci Archer, Mary Peyton Passons and Lillee Alpe had 11 points each for Starkville Academy, which improved College Football AP Top 25

Team…..Record

1. Clemson (43)…..(12-1)

2. Oklahoma (18)…..(12-1)

3. Georgia…..(12-1)

4. Alabama…..(11-1)

5. Ohio State…..(11-2)

6. Wisconsin…..(12-1)

7. Auburn…..(10-3)

8. Southern Cal…..(11-2)

9. Penn State…..(10-2)

10. Central Florida…..(12-0)

11. Miami…..(10-2)

12. Washington…..(10-2)

13. TCU…..(10-3)

14. Notre Dame…..(9-3)

15. Stanford…..(9-4)

16. LSU…..(9-3)

17. Oklahoma State…..(9-3)

18. Michigan State…..(9-3)

19. Memphis…..(10-2)

20. Northwestern…..(9-3)

21. Washington State…..(9-3)

22. Virginia Tech…..(9-3)

23. South Florida…..(9-2)

24. Mississippi State…..(8-4)

25. Boise State…..(10-3)

Others receiving votes: North Carolina State 54, San Diego State 40, Toledo 25, Louisville 11, FAU 8, Michigan 8, Fresno State 6, Missouri 3, Troy 1, Kansas State 1.

Amway Coaches Top 25 AP Top 25

Team…..Record

1. Clemson (49)…..(12-1)

2. Oklahoma (10)…..(12-1)

3. Georgia (2)…..(12-1)

4. Alabama…..(11-1)

5. Ohio State…..(11-2)

6. Wisconsin…..(12-1)

7. Southern Cal…..(11-2)

8. Auburn…..(10-3)

9. Penn State…..(10-2)

10. Central Florida…..(12-0)

11. Miami…..(10-2)

12. Washington…..(10-2)

13. TCU…..(10-3)

14. LSU…..(9-3)

15. Notre Dame…..(9-3)

16. Stanford…..(9-4)

17. Oklahoma State…..(9-3)

18. Memphis…..(10-2)

19. Michigan State…..(9-3)

20. Northwestern…..(9-3)

21. Washington State…..(9-3)

22. Virginia Tech…..(9-3)

23. Mississippi State…..(8-4)

24. South Florida…..(9-2)

25. Boise State…..(10-3)