The McKenzie Tigers experienced a feeling that they have been missing since early in the season. The Tigers picked up their second victory of the season when they defeated Pleasant Home in Georgiana Friday.

It was also their first area victory of the season.

"If we played like we played on Friday," said James Brown, coach of the Tigers, "we could win some more games before the season ends."

Pleasant Home jumped to an early first period 11-3 lead but, the Tigers fought back and closed the lead to seven at the half, 17-10.

The Tigers fought back and by the end of the third quarter had pushed ahead of the Eagles by one, 28-27.

The fourth period had been the thorn in the side of the Tigers for a majority of the season, but on Friday, it proved not be.

The Tigers were able to hang on for a narrow, 41-40 victory.

"Our defense struggled, but offensively is what made the difference," said Brown.

"Teamwork was the key to Friday's win."

David Davison was the leading scorer for the Tigers with 15 points followed by Rhett Lowe with 14 points.

Travis Bush, Trey Bush and Sattrick Rudolph combined for 12 points with Travis posting nine points.

The varsity wasn't the only Tiger squad the posted a victory, the Lady Tigers added another to their tally with a 54-39 victory. That marked their second area win with a 53-40 victory.

Carrena Davison was the leading scorer for the Lady Tigers with 17 points, four steals, two assists and seven rebounds.

La'Sha Pitts finished the night with 11 points and eight rebounds. Akeia Owens ended the game with nine points, four steals and four rebounds.

Kassie Everett and Candis Davison finished with a combined 14 rebounds.