Second half lifts Ava past HHS

Ava outscored the Houston Tigers 35-18 in the second half Friday night en route to a 59-43 comeback victory.

HHS (4-8, 0-1 South Central Association) led 25-24 at the half but couldn’t hang onto the advantage. Ava outscored the Tigers 19-4 in the third quarter to pull away.

Devin Coulter, who made five 3-pointers, led Houston with 21 points as the lone player in double figures. Weston and Kolby Walker scored seven points apiece.

Box score

HOUSTON (43) – Devin Coulter 21. Weston Walker 7. Kolby Walker 7. Nathan Poynter 2. Aaron Cantrell 6. FG 17. FT 3-8. (3-pointers: Coulter 5, WWalker. Fouled out: none).