Chiefs, Cougars and Bobcats advance in region tourneys

McIntosh’s boys advanced to the second round of the Region 5-AAAA tournament at Lithia Springs with a 67-47 win over Northgate on Tuesday. Jeremy Lampkin led the Chiefs with 21 points, while Michael Chisholm added 18 and Josh Ball contributed 11. Northgate was led by 22 points from Brandon Hopkins and 12 points from Marquez Mobley.

The Chiefs will now face Banneker at 4 p.m. on Thursday. The winner will qualify for the state tournament and will take on the winner of the Fayette County/Mays or Whitewater game.

Mays played Whitewater Tuesday afternoon but a score has yet to be reported.

Games scheduled for today at Lithia Springs High School are Sandy Creek vs. Banneker at 5;30 p.m., Mays vs. Northgate at 7 p.m. and Fayette County vs. Alexander at 8:30 p.m.

In the region 4-AAAAA tournament, East Coweta’s boys ended their season with a 56-47 loss to Creekside. Brandon Farmer led the Indians with 17 points. Newnan’s boys won their game against Lovejoy 58-49 with Russell Powell scoring 26 for the Cougars. Newnan will meet Creekside in the semifinal on Friday.

In region 5-A, Our Lady of Mercy’s boys made the semi-finals with a 55-38 win over Holy Innocents. Nnamdi Moh led the Bobcats with 22 points. Our Lady of Mercy will meet Whitefield Academy on Friday.