ST. PAULS — Shaking off a subpar performance in Tuesday’s season opener, Deion Gilchrist scored 19 points to lead the St. Pauls boys’ basketball team to a 72-68 win over East Bladen on Wednesday at St. Pauls High.

Gilchrist, who struggled to four points in a win over West Bladen Tuesday, found his touch Wednesday, shooting 6-for-11 from the field, including 4-for-5 from beyond the 3-point line. The Bulldogs (2-0) led 37-30 at halftime.

Malik Livingston and Kane Banner followed Gilchrist’s lead with 15 and 14 points, respectively. Banner notched a double-double, adding 13 rebounds.

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