Compiled by Sam Copeland

The Chester Cyclones took an early lead, fell behind late in the third quarter and came back in the fourth quarter to claim a key 70-67 region road victory over Clinton.

Shaq Hinton led a trio of Cyclones in double figures with 12 points. The victory improved Chester to 10-7 overall. It was their fifth region win in six outings.

Chester 70, Clinton 67

Chester - Stepphon Woods 10, Tommy Sanders 8, John Gore 6, Shyheim Wilson 11, Terrence Morris 8, Jamarcus Moore 7, Quan Caldwell 6, Jarrett Rambert 2, Shaq Hinton 12.

Clinton - Jay Cook 17, Mike Joseph 12, Lawnrick Glenn 14, Kenyan Brown 2, Shakiyi Smiley 7, R. J. Robinson 13.

3-pointers - Chester 1 (Gore 1), Clinton 3 (Joseph 1, Glenn 2). Team fouls - Chester 20, Clinton 16. Fouled out - Wilson (Ch), Glenn (CV).

Records: Chester 10-7, 5-1 in Region 5-1 Region 3-AAA.

Metrolina Christian 71, Westminster Catabwa 59

Tyrell Nelson poured in 38 points and led Metrolina Christian to a win over the Westminster Catawba Indians.

Casey Fink tied a Westminster Catawba school record with eight 3-point baskets, but it was not enough to overcome Nelson’s shooting performance.

Metrolina Christian - Tyrell Nelson 38, Josh Dominguez 17, Alec Broom 6, Aaron Stukey 6, Wes Funderburk 2, Will Wooter 2.

Westminster Catawba - Casey Fink 25, A. J. Jackson 17, Luke Hamrick 7, Devante Jackson 5, Kyle Nyman 5.

3-pointers - Metrolina Christian 2 (Broom 2), Westminster Catawba 9 (Fink 8, Hamrick 1). Team fouls: Metrolina Christian 11, Westminster 8. Fouled out - None.

Records: Westminster Catawba 13-9.

Camden Military 65, Great Falls 60

Great Falls coach John Smith was denied his 900th win Tuesday night for a third time as the Red Devils fell to Camden Military in a nonregion contest.

Nigel Simpson led Great Falls with 21 points. Great Falls plays at Lamar Friday night.

Great Falls - D. D. Boulware 8, Nigel Simpson 21, David Goins 5, Tyjai Woodard 2, O. B. Holmes 2, David Geter 13, Clark Schofield 3, Chris Culp 6.

Camden Military - Hujka 6, Patterson 13, Starks 20, Dekanski 11, Coleman 1, Terry 14.

3-pointers - Great Falls 7 (Boulware 2, Simpson 4, Goins 1), Camden Military 3 (Dakanski 2, Hujka 1). Team fouls - Great Falls 20, Camden Military 7. Fouled out - Boulware (GF).

Records: Great Falls 6-9.

Late Monday

Westminster Catawba 71, Gaston Christian 58: A.J. Jackson scored 22 points and Kyle Nyman added 20 as the Westminster Catawba Indians toppled Gaston Christian.

The Indians jumped out front 19-8 after one period, and never looked back. At the end of the third period they led 51-33 and coasted on from there to improve to 13-8 on the season.

Westminster Catawba - A. J. Jackson 22, Kyle Nyman 20, Luke Hamrick 9, Casey Fink 8, Brandon Laurencin 6, William Noblett 4, Devante Jackson 2.

Gaston Christian - N. Hartley 25, J. White 15, S. Brendle 10, C. Watts 6, M. Denham 2.

3-pointers - Westminster Catawba 3 (Fink 2, Hamrick 1), Gaston Christian 4 (White 3, Hartley 1). Team fouls - Westminster Catawba 16, Gaston Christian 17, Fouled out - None.