By Ashlee Mullis
Varsity Girls Beat Carroll
The Varsity Girls Basketball Team beat Carroll 45-33 on the road, Friday, January 2. Gracen Conner had 14 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals for the Lady Cougars. Sheyan Lester had 7 points, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. Kendra Worley had 6 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 deflections, and 1 block. Journey Moore had 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 deflection, and 1 block. Chloe Hubbard had 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 deflection, and 3 steals.
Varsity Girls Fall to LCA
The Varsity Lady Cougars traveled to Liberty Christian Academy, Tuesday, December 30, to play in a tournament. The Cougars fell 40-71 to Liberty. Kendra Worley made 11 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. Gracen Conner had 9 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 2 deflections, and 1 steal. Sheyan Lester had 8 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals. Lauren Hazelwood and Bella Wright both had 3 points and 1 rebound. Chloe Wright had 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal.
JV Girls Defeat Carroll
The JV Lady Cougars traveled to Carroll County, Friday, January 2, beating the Lady Cavaliers 43-26. “We battled all night and into overtime. We overcame much adversity,” said Coach Grace Helms. Hailey Lester led the team with 19 points, 2 assists, 5 steals, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Alaina McBride had 9 points, 3 steals, and 1 rebound. Trinitee Penn had 6 points, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 4 rebounds. Tiffany Eckrote had 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal. Isabella Martin had 3 points, 2 steals, and 3 rebounds. Cassidy Brim had 2 points, 2 steals, and 2 rebounds. Allie Lewis had a steal and a rebound. “The ladies worked heard and earned the win. I am proud of their effort. We have some work to do and will have a home game Tuesday night. We hope you can make it,” said Coach Helms.
