Two region opponents went head-to-head Tuesday in hoops action as Butler defeated Westside 74-52 in south Augusta.
The win lifted Butler’s undefeated streak in region play to 8-0 and 11-5 overall.
Westside is in second place in the region with a 6-2 region and 15-2 overall.
The start of the girls’ game was delayed due to a transportation mix-up with the Westside squad. Butler squeaked past Westside 34-31.
Westside will host Laney at 6 p.m. Friday while Butler will travel to Glenn Hills Friday.
Zy’Quan Grant of Butler, left, attempts a shot against Westside on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Photo by Mike Adams.Khalon Hudson of Westside, center, attempts a shot as Kendrell Glanton of Butler defends on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Photo by Mike AdamsKedar Bodie of Butler, left, attempts a shot as Khalon Hudson of Westside defends the play on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Photo by Mike AdamsKedar Bodie of Butler, left, attempts a shot in the second half as Jalexs Ewing of Westside, right, defends on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Photo by Mike AdamsZy’Quan Grant of Butler, left, attempts a shot as William Baker of Westside, right, defends the play on Tuesday. Photo by Mike AdamsBraniyah Williams of Westside, left, battles with Ke’Meiah Gresham of Butler, right, for a rebound on Jan. 25. Photo by Mike AdamsKiara Hagan of Westside, left, attempts a shot a Butlers’ Tamil Jackson defends on Tuesday. Photo by Mike AdamsTaylor Boddie of Westside attempts a shot a Butlers’ Tamil Jackson defends on Jan. 25. Photo by Mike AdamsAlexia Rolling of Butler, left, drives to the basket and shoots as Jamiller McFadgen of Westside, right, defends on Tuesday. Photo by Mike AdamsTaylor Byrd of Butler attempts a shot against Westside on Jan. 25. Photo by Mike AdamsA’mya Brooks of Westside, center, tries to gab a rebound against Butler on Jan. 25. Photo by Mike Adams
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