Watson Chapel is firmly a contender for the Conference 4A-8 boys basketball championship.
The Wildcats made that point clear Tuesday by picking up a 68-36 win at Star City and extending their winning streak to four. Watson Chapel (10-7, 4-1 in 4A-8) remains tied for second with Monticello, whom the Wildcats will host Friday.
Antwon Emsweller totaled 17 points and 8 rebounds, and Christopher Fountain scored 15 points, had 6 rebounds and made 4 assists to lead Watson Chapel. Hampton Hall and Marcus Strong each scored 10 points, Khamani Cooper added 9 and Jalyn Jones had 6 in the win.
The Bulldogs slipped to 4-9 and 2-2.
GIRLS
Star City 56, Watson Chapel 10
In Star City, the Ladydogs outscored the Lady Wildcats 21-3 in the first quarter, setting the tone for a 46-point victory.
Kyonna Jackson scored 10 of her 16 points to lead the defending conference champion Ladydogs (12-4, 3-0 in 4A-8). Anslee Ballew had 10 points, Gracie Muckleroy had 9 and Hope Thomas scored 8.
Watson Chapel (1-14, 1-3) was held to just two points in the second half, both on free throws. Arvionna Hollins and Keyundra Sanders each led the Lady Wildcats with 3 points.