East Jackson’s Season Ends With Loss To Coosa

Kolby Gilbert led the team with 14 points, while Terry Cox scored 10.

The loss leaves East Jackson with a 15-14 overall record.

“The bottom line is we did not make the shots we needed to and every time we got it close they made the plays and we did not,” said coach Brian Turner. “They also hurt us on the boards with their size and our lack of boxing out. I believe our effort was good but we just did not do the things we needed to do to come out with a victory.”

Turner said his team had gone through a lot during the season, including the loss of sophomore Brandon Garrett, who was injured in a traffic accident just days before the game.

“The guys on the team took it very hard but we just kept fighting and scraping all year,” Turner said. “This is a testament to our five seniors.”

Garrett was able to leave the hospital on Friday.

“I went and spent sometime with him Saturday morning before leaving for the game,” Turner added.

For more on this story, see Wednesday's edition of The Commerce News and The Jackson Herald.