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Another 59-point night for Tanner as boys and girls both win over Pulaski

Caleb Tanner: A second straight 59-point night.
Caleb Tanner: A second straight 59-point night.

Floyd County High School’s Caleb Tanner continued his high-scoring ways Friday night with a second-straight 59 point performance as the Buffaloes downed the Pulaski County Cougars 94-87 in the school’s basketball homecoming game.

The boys fell behind early, then rallied to take the lead in the second quarter and ended the half tied 43-all with Pulaski.  Tanner also reached 2,000 scoring points in his high school career during the game.

Preston Neukirch added 15 points as the Buffaloes start the season 2-0.

In the opener, the Lady Buffs cruised to 86-48 win over Pulaski and player Amanda Hollandsworth topped off the night with selection as the school’s basketball homecoming queen.

Preston Neukirsch: 15 points for the night.
Preston Neukirsch: 15 points for the night.
Amanda Hollandsworth scores in the Lady Buffs victory.
Amanda Hollandsworth scores in the Lady Buffs victory.
Hanah Belshan of the Lady Buffs moves in for a score in the 86-48 win.
Hanah Belshan of the Lady Buffs moves in for a score in the 86-48 win.
DOUG THOMPSON

DOUG THOMPSON

Long-time newspaperman, photographer and videographer who, at age 71, still shoots photos and covers government and courts for a BH Media newspaper, shoots video for TV and documentary use and owns websites that include Blue Ridge Muse and Capitol Hill Blue.
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