HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFF UPDATE

Some area high school basketball teams are bound for the Elite Eight round of the GHSA state playoffs, while others’ season has drawn to a close. Here are the Sweet Sixteen round scores from Thursday night:

Class AA –

Early County 64, Chattooga 45 girls

Chattooga 66, Thomasville 60 boys

Rockmart 64, East Laurens 58 girls

Rockmart 55, Northeast 50 boys

Washington County 71, Model 47 boys

Class AAAAA –

Veterans 67, Rome 62 girls