The Wildcats (16-10) won a 56-42 road decision over Rome in the opening game of the Region 5-AAAAA Tournament to move on to Wednesday’s quarterfinal round against Lithia Springs.
Josh Lay led VR with 15 points, followed by Xavier Hughes with 14 points.
In other prep basketball action from Saturday:
Spencer boys 91, Temple 67: The Tigers (6-17, 1-7 Region 5-AA) closed out the regular season with a loss in Columbus despite a monster night from senior standout Trevor Shell, who exploded for 44 points and 16 rebounds.
