Big Wins For Vidalia Indians
The Indian basketball teams of Vidalia High School took on Woodville-Tompkins, Toombs County and Dodge County last week on the hardcourt. The Lady Indians won all three of their games to move to 13-6 on the season and 7-0 in Region play. The boys won two of their three games as they are 15-5 on the year and are 5-1 in the Region.
Girls vs. Woodville
The Lady Indians pulled out to a 12-9 lead in the first quarter and then went on a run in the second to take a 26-16 lead into halftime.
In the third quarter, VHS continued to extend their lead, pulling ahead to a 43-24 lead going to the fourth. VHS went on to win the game, 54-37, over the Lady Wolverines.
Boys vs. Woodville
The Indians secured a big road win over Woodville, 57-49, with Rashad Brown leading the charge, scoring 22 points. Jayon Colman added 18, helping propel the team to victory. DJ Wallace, Jamorion Phillips, and Joshtin Troupe all played crucial minutes, contributing to the overall effort. Alton Boles continued his role as the versatile, do-it-all player, making an impact defensively.
VHS jumped out to a 14-7 lead in the first quarter, and by halftime they were on top, 27-19. VHS battled in the continued from page
second half, leading 4034 heading to the fourth, and holding on to win the game, 57-49.
Girls vs. Toombs
It was all Vidalia in the girls’ game on Friday in Lyons. Toombs was able to hold with the Lady Indians in the first quarter and even held a 12-11 lead heading to the second, but that is where everything changed. VHS went on a 16-8 run in the second to hold a 27-20 lead going to halftime.
In the third quarter, VHS continued to pull away and were up 48-28 at the end of the third. Vidalia went on to win the game, 72-34.
Boys vs. Toombs
In a hard-fought rivalry matchup, the Vidalia Indians overcame a tough challenge from Toombs County, winning 50-43 to complete the season sweep of their Region rivals. The Indians, who were on the road, led by as many as 19 points during the game but had to withstand a late push from the Bulldogs to secure the victory.
The game was physical from the start, with both teams showing resilience and making big plays when it mattered most. Vidalia’s defense was a key factor in the win, especially in the second half. Alton Boles, Jamorion Phillips, and DJ Wallace all stepped up with crucial defensive stops down the stretch, preventing Toombs County from gaining any momentum in the final minutes.
On offense, the Indians were led by their sharpshooting and poise in clutch moments. Jayon Coleman played a pivotal role, hitting a crucial three-pointer late in the game to help put the game out of reach for the Bulldogs. His timely shot came at a moment when Toombs County was starting to make a push, effectively sealing the win for Vidalia.
Vidalia was on top 18-15 at the end of the first quarter, but in the second the Bulldogs went ice cold as they scored just 3 points. That gave VHS a big lead heading to halftime that Toombs was not able to overcome. VHS was up, 34-18, at the end of the first half.
Toombs made a comeback in the third quarter as they outscored the Indians, 16-5, which closed the lead to 39-34 going to the fourth. In the fourth, the Indians held on to take the win, 50-43.
Girls vs. Dodge
Vidalia had no problems with Dodge on Saturday in Eastman. Dodge did hold a 10-8 lead at the end of the first, but VHS took the lead and pulled away to a 24-17 halftime lead.
VHS kept up the pace in the second half as they led 37-27 at the end of the third, and they took the win, 52-37.
Boys vs. Dodge
In the boys’ matchup, VHS was on top 17-12 at the end of the first, and were up 30-26 by the end of the first half.
In the third, Dodge took the lead and pulled out to a 46-44 lead heading to the fourth. In the fourth, VHS was cold as Dodge pulled away to a 67-52 win.
This week VHS is scheduled to take on Swainsboro on Friday on the road at 6:00 p.m.
