Lee Williams knocked down a game high 17 points as Yazoo County squeaked out a 49-42 victory over Jackson Academy Saturday night at the annual Yazoo County Classic.

It was the season opener for both schools. Head coach Michael Tardy had a feeling there would be some jitters early on. It was after all the first time the boys had played with one another.

“I was pleased with our defensive effort,” he said. “The defense was there all game; they played hard and put the effort into it.”