HEMLOCK, Ohio — South Gallia senior John Johnson scored 28 of his 38 in the second half as he led the Rebels to a 75-51 victory over Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division rival Miller Friday night in Perry County.

The Falcons (4-15, 3-13 TVC Hocking) scored 17 points in the first period, eight of which came from Stephen McGrath, but the Rebels (11-9, 9-7) also marked 17 in the first on the strength of three three-pointers.

South Gallia was able to edge Miller by three points in the second period and took the 29-26 lead into halftime.

After halftime the SGHS offense came alive scoring 23 points in the quarter. MHS only manged 13 points in the third and trailed 52-39 headed into the finale.

The Rebels matched their third quarter with 23 points again in the fourth and held Miller to just 12. South Gallia got the 75-51 win to remain above .500 on the season.

South Gallia was led by John Johnson with 38 points, followed by Dalton Matney with 11, and Cory Haner with 10. Danny Matney scored seven points, Levi Ellis scored four, David Michael finished with three, and Ethan Spurlock finished with two to round out the SGHS scoring.

Miller had a trio of scorers in double figures led by Hunter Starlin with 13, followed by Stephen McGrath with 12, and Chase Glenaman with 11.

This marks the fifth time the Rebels have defeated an opponent by 20 or more this season, also it marks the fourth time they have scored over zero points in a game. SGHS also beat Miller back on Dec. 20th in Mercerville 59-50.

The Rebels return to action on the 28th at Meigs High School for a sectional tournament game against St. Joseph. Tip is scheduled for 6:15 p.m.

South Gallia 75, Miller 51

SG 17-12-23-23 — 75

M 17-9-13-12 — 51

SOUTH GALLIA (11-9, 9-7 TVC Hocking): John Johnson 19 0-0 38, David Michael 1 0-2 3, Ethan Spurlock 0 2-4 2, Cory Haner 4 0-0 10, Levi Ellis 2 0-0 4, Seth Jarrell 0 0-0 0, Alex Stapleton 0 0-0 0, Gus Stone 0 0-0 0, Kody Lambert 0 0-0 0, Ethan Swain 0 0-0 0, Danny Matney 2 1-3 7, CJ Johnston 0 0-0 0, Dalton Matney 4 2-3 11. TOTALS: 32 5-12 75. Three-point goals: 6 (Haner 2, Dan. Matney 2, Michael, Dal. Matney).

MILLER (4-15, 3-13 TVC Hocking): Garrett Sinifit 1 0-2 2, Chase Glenaman 3 3-4 11, Jake Walters 0 0-1 0, Dakota Bond 0 0-0 0, Elijah Rader 1 3-4 5, Hunter Starlin 5 2-2 13, Skylar Hook 4 0-2 8, Stephen McGrath 6 0-0 12. TOTALS: 20 8-15 51. Three-point goals: 3 (Glenaman 2, Starlin).