The Dibrell Wildcats took an out-of-county tournament win Monday, as they defeated Allons Elementary, 27-19, in round one of the James C. Haile Tournament at Murfreesboro Christian School.In a close contest, 16-13 at the break, the Wildcats held the lead despite a fourth-quarter rally by the Hawks where they outscored Dibrell 8-2.Wildcat Will Wrisner broke double digits in the contest, hitting for 12 points and a game-high.If the Wildcats had an Achilles heel in the game, it was shooting from the charity stripe going 3-of-14 or 21 percent. Allons was 5-of-11 or 45 percent.Blaine Melton was the top scorer for Allons with 11 points.Also scoring for Dibrell were Rheagan Woodlee with 5 points, Jordan Sandlin and Bryson Elrod with 4 points apiece and Aaron Ashburn hit a bucket for 2 points.The Dibrell Wildcats advance to round two Thursday, Jan. 19, as they face Friendship Christian at Murfreesboro Christian School. Game time is 8:15 p.m. at Miller Gym.
Dibrell downs Allons