In the clash of the last two varsity boys basketball unbeatens and co-leaders in the 3-A Quad County Conference on Thursday night, Jan. 9, in the Fike High gym, the Golden Demons scrambled to play Charles B. Aycock on even terms the first half.
But the turning point occurred before the halftime break. A senior with an uncanny shooting touch sent the Golden Demons into a frenzy and to a 67-56 conquest of the Golden Falcons in the showdown for sole possession of the conference lead.
“Brayden Jones!” first-year Fike head coach Roland Loftin exclaimed…