Cannon County Basketball fans will learn Saturday that they can’t be in two places at one time. Both the Lions and Lionettes participating in day number 2 of the Sundrop Romp Christmas Classic earned wins that advanced them both to games that start at 4:30…in different gyms. Friday night the Cannon County Lions fueled by Cory Henley’s 25 points dropped Monterey 66-46 at Morrison School. The win moves them to a game Saturday afternoon at 4:30 against District 8-AA foe Central Magnet in a non- district contest The game will take place at Morrison School. The Cannon County Lionettes stepped onto the floor where they lost for the first time this year a week ago. The Lionettes advancing to the semi-final round against Rhea County in a game that featured two 11-1 teams. Cannon led by as many as 11 throughout the game but a late rally by the Lady Golden Eagles cut the lead to four. Cannon would bury two three pointers to open the game up and win by 15 64-41. Abbey Sissom found her shot and led all scorers with 21. Abby Jakes added 18 in the win . The Lionettes will now play in the championship game Saturday at 4:30 at the Warren County High School WBRY AM-1540/FM96.7 will have live coverage beginning at 4:15. You can also catch the game live streaming on the internet at wbry.com
