GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Cherokee Bluff girls have been looking for that signature win for their entire existence. They may have finally gotten it Friday night in the Lanierland Tournament.
The Lady Bears knocked off defending Lanierland and GIAA Class 3A state champion Lakeview Academy 46-43 in the semifinals, outscoring the Lady Lions 8-2 over the final three minutes. But it wasn’t secure until a potential game-tying 3-pointer by Taliah Gaither, who had 17 points in the second half, bounced off the rim at the buzzer.
That came after Lakeview Academy had missed three shots in a wild 15-second flurry to try and retake the lead…