George powers UHA past Russellville in scrimmage

University Heights Academy used a 38-point performance from junior Tylin George and easily defeated visiting Russellville 91-79 Tuesday night in a high school basketball scrimmage in Blazer Gym.

UHA outscored the Panthers 26-16 in the first quarter and 22-19 in the second period for a 48-35 halftime lead. The Blazers extended the lead by outscoring Russellville 24-13 in the third quarter.

The Panthers won the fourth quarter 31-19 for the final score.

Elijah Walton had 17 points and Brisyn Northington and Frank Pollard each had 12 for UHA, which completed its preseason games.

The Blazers will open their regular season Tuesday night at home against Madisonville-North Hopkins.

Photos by Joe Wilson