Straughn played tight with Brantley Friday night in the consolation game, but the Bulldogs held on late to claim a 55-50 win over the Tigers at the 14th annual Red Level Invitational basketball Christmas tournament.

The Tigers held a 20-6 lead in the first period, but the Bulldogs went on a 16-0 run in the first half to bring the game even at 20-0.

Both teams went back and forth on different possessions, but the Bulldogs held a 27-23 lead at half time.

With this loss, the Tigers fall to 4-7 on the season. Straughn’s next game will be on Jan. 3 against rival Andalusia to begin area play.

SHS trailed 33-28 in the third period, but an Avery Driver 3-pointer brought the game back to two points.

Brantley took a 36-32 lead late in the third period, but Straughn bounced back to cut its deficit to one at 37-36 going into the fourth period, where the game remained tight all the way until the end.

When the Bulldogs would take a short lead, the Tigers bounced back, nabbing steals and draining jumpers from mid-range.

The lead changed nine teams with the last 5:23 remaining in the contest.

With 41.1 seconds left in the game, Brantley made 6-of-10 from the free-throw line to seal the win out right.

Brantley’s OJ Guice and Chester Person led the Bulldogs with 17 points each.

Straughn’s Hobie Hughes had 20 points, and Avery Driver chipped in 18.