Best of the South 17U Gold Champions: AE5

10, Jul 2022

Best of the South 17U Gold Champions: AE5

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Pesky defenders helped the Pentagon Schoolers open up a 12-5 lead early in the game. Quick guards can get their hands in passing lanes and come up with steals leading to fast-break opportunities. 

Three baskets from AE5, tied the game back up at 17 with just over five minutes remaining in the first-half. AE5 got their lead back with a three from Amon McDowell to take the lead 20-19 with just under five minutes left in the first half. 

At the half, AE5 was up 31-25. 

Albert White with 8 points leading AE5 and Cooper Long with 11 poins for Pentagon Schoolers. 

AE5 looking like they are just a little too athletic for Pentagon Schoolers. In typical Georgia fashion, high-octane athletes are hard to beat. 

AE5 with much of the same in the second half and they claim the TGBA Gold Division in the 17U bracket here at Best of the South. Leading the way for AE5 was Kory Mincy and Devon Rainey with 15 points a piece. 

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Justin Byerly has spent the past 15 years covering North Carolina prep and grassroots basketball. He has previously worked with The Recruit Scoop and Rivals.com. In addition to that he has contributed to The USA Today, Charlotte Observer, The Asheville Citizen-Times and The Sun News. He has held The Justin Byerly Upstate/WNC Showcase the past two years and has helped student-athletes from North Carolina and South Carolina receive college scholarships. He owns The Byerly Report scouting service that has over 100 college subscriptions. Justin resides in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife Danielle and four children.