Youth, at times, can be a strength, while at other times it can be a weakness. But for Stanhope Elmore, its youthful lineup carried in a dominant 84-52 win over Central Coosa in boys basketball during the holiday break.

Of the many faces to step onto the court for the Mustangs, three are seniors. The rest is a compilation of juniors, but more importantly, it is the sophomore class that carries a bulk of the load — especially against the Cougars.

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Samuel Higgs / TPI Stanhope Elmore's Terrance Collins dribbles the ball down court against Central Coosa. He was one of three sophomores to cross double-digits against the Cougars.