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by: Joey Rogers

Posted: Dec 17, 2019 / 04:06 PM CST / Updated: Dec 17, 2019 / 04:06 PM CST

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by Chris Breece / Feb 24, 2020

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Pickens County scored the final 11 points of the first half Monday to turn a 21-18 deficit with 2:03 left in the second period into a 29-21 lead at intermission and the Tornadoes went on to beat Francis Marion 63-57 in the Class 1A semifinals at the 98th AHSAA State Basketball Championships at the BJCC Legacy Arena Monday.

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by Chris Breece / Feb 24, 2020

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Cameron Boozer had 20 points with a 10-of-15 shooting performance inside. He also cleared 19 rebounds – 13 coming on the offensive boards. His twin Zameron added 12 points and 10 rebounds – four offensive boards – as the post players dominated the inside for Coach Richard Carter’s Panthers. Lanett won the rebound battle 51-36. Junior point guard Kintavious Dozier added a team-high 21 points, three steals and three assists.

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