Choctaw County thumps Sweet Water for third place

LINDEN — Choctaw County won the third place game of the Linden High Christmas Tournament Friday with a 68-34 skunking of Sweet Water.

The Bulldogs opened the game on an 8-0 run before Choctaw County embarked on a 19-6 advantage to close out the first quarter. The Tigers would hold Sweet Water to single digit scoring totals the remainder of the contest, ending the game with a 16-2 fourth quarter.

Ronald Ruffin earned All-Tournament honors for his performance, which saw him rack up 17 points and six rebounds. Quinn Pringle finished with 19 points for Choctaw County.

Xavier McIntosh scored 12 points and came up with five steals to lead Sweet Water. The freshman guard also took home All-Tournament honors.