Rebels 8th Grade Boys to Play for Championship Today

The Stephens County Middle School 8th Grade boys basketball team has advanced to the NEGIAA championship game.

The Rebels advanced with a 46-40 semi-final win over Franklin County Friday night in Hartwell.

Corey Richey led the Rebels scoring effort with 18 points, Ben Stowe added 9, 6 each from Cameron Lacey and Evan Dumaine, AJ Russell had 5, and Aaron Scott scored 2.

The Rebels, now 13-3 on the season, will face Elbert County in the title game today at 1:30 P.M. at Hart County High School.