First one down; now it’s time to build off that. 

The Benjamin Russell boys basketball team prevailed in a nail-biter against rival Central Coosa on Friday night, taking home a 67-62 win. And thanks were due in large part to the group effort in the scoring department. 

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Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell's Alijah Johnson dribbles down the court towards the basket against Central Coosa. He finished as the leading scorer in the Wildcats' first win of the season with 15 points.