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By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News
The Blue Ridge Early College varsity boys basketball took on Summit twice in the past couple of weeks and were victorious both times.
BREC Ethan Henson sinks a 3-pointer on the road against Summit.
BREC beat Summit 66-33 on Jan. 23, and scored another victory the following week beating Summit 59-23 on Feb. 1.
Summit Wyley Hoffman scores a layup against BREC.
Tonight begins the Little Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament, which is hosted by BREC this year.
BREC Dakota Kinsey scores on a fast break.
Games begin at 5:30 p.m. with Highlands varsity boys taking on Nantahala.
Summit Edward Marquina grabs a rebound against BREC.
BREC varsity girls play Highlands at 7 p.m.
BREC varsity boys play against Hiwassee Dam at 8:30 p.m.
BREC William Russell sinks a long jumpshot.
Championships will be played on Thursday.
Summit Frankie Marquina scores a bucket on a short jumpshot.
BREC Evan Pressley sets up on defense against Summit.
Summit Auggie Stewart-Payne scores on a fast break against BREC.
BREC Colton Mathis sinks a free throw.
Summit Gia Cortes snags a rebound and brings the ball back down the court.
Summit celebrated Senior Night on Jan. 23 and recognized senior players from left Gio Cortes, Edward Marquina, Christina McDonald, Abbie Doerter, Sarah Betty, and Chloe Crawford.
BREC celebrated Senior Night on Feb. 1 and recognized senior basketball players. Pictured is BREC Ethan Henson and family. Submitted photo.
BREC Eric Puskarich and family on Senior Night. Submitted photo.
BREC Hunter Kinsey on Senior Night with family, including his brother Dakota Kinsey. Submitted photo.
BREC Riley Nicholson on Senior Night with family. Submitted photo.
BREC Gustavo Morales on Senior Night with family. Submitted photo.
Summit Blake Snoey looks for an opening to the hoop.
Summit Edward Marquina and BREC Colton Mathis work for position to grab a rebound.
Summit Frankie Marquina splits the Bobcat defense and scores a basket.
BREC Eric Puskarich drives to the hoop against Summit.