Woodford County defeated Collins 44-21 in the 8th Region boys basketball title game on Tuesday night at Henry County High School. Despite the low-scoring game, Woodford County’s brilliant defense was the difference-maker. The Yellow Jackets were able to convert all of Collins’ missed shots into transition attacks in the second half, resulting in a 14-2 run and a lead that Collins could not overcome.
Regional tournament MVP Jasper Johnson scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Woodford County. The consensus four-star sophomore was everything as advertised in the second half. Out of the break, Johnson provided the spark that led to Woodford outscoring Collins 34-9.