Rockdale County High School - Tempus Fugit Yearbook (Conyers, GA)

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The Dogs came out ready to play ball against North Clayton. They iumped into the lead right from the start and led 14-5 at the quarter and continued to lead at halftime by a score of 26-20. Both teams were ready in the second half and scored evenly. The Dogs controlled the rebounds, though, and came out on top by a score of 51-44. Basketball 193

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OwT0p Fofv Th:7w6Yeafv This is the third year in a row that the Dogs have finished on top. They undoubtedly have a superior team which can win. The Dogs showed us their prowess and ability in their hopes of attaining a third try for the state championship. Next year they will try again, and our hopes and theirs will be set for four in a row. The Dogs came out in the first game of the season in hopes of retaining their champi- onship status. ln the first half of the game against Lithonia the girls were plagued by missed shots and good outside shooting by the Lithonia team. They went into the locker room at halftime trailing I3-20. But in the third quarter they scored six straight points which were unanswered by Lithonia 192 Basketball and were right back in it. In the fourth quarter they capitalized on freethrows and won 37-34. The Dogs came from the locker room ready for their fifth win in a row, but it was going to be a hard one to get. The Rebels seemed to take control in the first quarter and led 14-I O. But our Dogs came bac the second and led at the half by two, 23. In the third with a stupendous defen they stifled the Rebels and led 40-26 the end of the third. But in the fourth Rebels picked up and with two desper shots in the last few seconds fell short 46.

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The Dogs and the Rams both were ready to play. Both teams played tremendous defense and Rockdale was behind by 3 at the quarter. ln the second the rivalry was even tougher and so was the play. The Dogs fought hard but still were behind 25- 3'l at the half. But in the second half the Dogs played even tougher and were more aggressive.They won the game with good team play and good rebounding by a score of 50-48. I 94 Basketball The Dogs wanted still another win against Morrow, and it was a tight game all the way to the buzzer. Neither team faltered much as they pulled down defensive rebounds which held the scoring down. But with only one minute left it got even tighter. The Dogs and the Mustangs were in a deadlock, and with only seven sec- onds left and the score tied, the Dogs were at the charity line. The Dogs made it and won the game 65-64.