Local high school basketball teams began their quest for a Gold Ball in the 71st annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament on Tuesday.
In opening round scores:
Girls –
Armuchee 45, Darlington 43
Calhoun 72, Rockmart 19
Model 51, Pepperell 24
Rome 59, Coosa 22
Boys –
Model 73, Armuchee 31
Rockmart 73, Calhoun 59
Darlington 85, Pepperell 31
Rome 80, Coosa 52
WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM is pleased to provide broadcast coverage of the Christmas Tournament again this year.
In semifinal games to be broadcast on WLAQ on Thursday from Armuchee High School:
4:00 p.m. – Rome vs. Armuchee (Girls)
5:30 p.m. – Darlington vs. Rockmart (Boys)
7:00 p.m. – Model vs. Calhoun (Girls)
8:30 p.m. – Model vs. Rome (Boys)
In other games scheduled for Thursday at AHS (no broadcast coverage):
4:00 p.m. – Coosa vs. Darlington (Girls)
5:30 p.m. – Pepperell vs. Calhoun (Boys)
7:00 p.m. – Pepperell vs. Rockmart (Girls)
8:30 p.m. – Armuchee vs. Coosa (Boys)
The tournament will conclude with the girls’ and boys’ championship games at AHS on Friday night.