SPANISH FORT, Ala.—Freshman Terrin Atkinson led the way for Spanish Fort which held off Gulf Shores for a 55-50 home win at SFHS Friday. The lead changed hands several times in the fourth quarter before the Toros built and held their final two-possession lead in the final minute.

The Toros’ younger Atkinson finished with a game-high 16 points while his senior brother Quinn Atkinson and teammate Cullen Pierce added nine points each. The Dolphins’ Joan Poupatinas led the ‘Phins with 14 points. 

Spanish Fort improved to 14-7, 2-2 in Class 5A, Area 2 while Gulf Shores dropped to 13-6.