Destiny Brooks Leads Gilmer to Playoff Win Over Brownsboro

WINONA -- Destiny Brooks knocked down six 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead Gilmer to a convincing 58-33 win over Brownsboro, Friday in their Class 4A Region II area-round playoff.

Gilmer (31-3), ranked No. 12 in the latest TABC rankings, will face unbeaten and fifth-ranked Tatum (32-0) in the regional quarterfinals next Tuesday back in Winona with a berth in the regional tournament at stake.

Brownsboro finished its season at 24-10.

Brooks hit four of her 3's in the first quarter, helping the Lady Buckeyes to a comfortable 18-6 lead after one.

Belynda Ray added 17 points in the win for Gilmer.

Brownsboro was led in defeat by Tamaria Manning, who finished with 16 points.

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No. 12 Gilmer 58, Brownsboro 33

Girls Class 4A Area Playoff

At Winona High School

Brownsboro 6 4 11 12 — 33
Gilmer 18 12 15 13 — 58
BROWNSBORO (24-10) — Tamaria Manning, 16; McKenzie Smith, 7; Aleiah Williams, 4; Lindsay Edwards, 3; Ty Warren, 2; Tiara Manning, 1.
GILMER (31-3) — Destiny Brooks, 22; Belynda Ray, 17; Kyla Grant, 8; Meshia Shead, 5; Jasmine Boykins, 2; Mecii Griffin, 2; Kennedi Wilson, 2.
THREE-POINT GOALS — Brownsboro: Tamaria Manning, Smith. Gilmer: Brooks (6).