Lady Eagles win big
Tenacious first-half defense helped lift Morrison’s fifth- and sixth-grade girls to victory Monday night, as they traveled to Dibrell to take a 31-16 win.
The Lady Eagles’ backcourt pressure held the Lady Wildcats in check throughout the first half, surrendering just one field goal as Morrison took a 12-0 lead by the end of the first period and went into intermission with a 15-2 edge.
Morrison went to a zone defense in the third quarter, and Dibrell capitalized, finally putting together an offensive surge. A 6-0 Lady Wildcat run midway through the period brought Dibrell back into the game somewhat, but Morrison’s transition game helped them keep control. Kelsey Nowlin scored eight points in the quarter to help the Lady Eagles to a 25-10 lead heading into the game’s final stanza.
Dibrell pulled within 11 thanks to back-to-back Sarah Roller buckets in the fourth, but Morrison’s Lindsey Thompson scored her team’s final two baskets to seal the win.
Nowlin led the way with 11 points for Morrison, while Miki Rogers added 10. Thompson and Shelbie Tubbs chipped in four each, while Christy Perry added two.
Dibrell was led by Sarah Roller’s eight points, with six coming in the final period of the game. Jessica Roller had four, while Megan Tucker and Lauren Wilkinson scored two each.