Eighth-grade girls downed by Bobcats

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD

The Lady Pioneers’ Rachel Walker grabs a loose ball while Tullahoma West’s Shelby Herron defends during Monday’s game. At right, Lucas Majors drives to the basket while being pursued by West defender Blake Overholt.

The Lady Pioneers did a good job of blocking out in the paint during first-period action. Tessla Key got things going for WCMS with a pair of free-throws in the opening minutes of play. Tullahoma got back-to-back baskets from Chrissi Edens for a 8-4 lead.

Tiffany Long answered with four points for Warren County, but the Lady Bobcats closed out the period with three points and a 12-10 lead.

Turnovers by Warren County in the second period gave Tullahoma the advantage as the Lady Bobcats hit for eight points, while holding the Lady Pioneers to three. The Lady Bobcats took a 20-13 lead by the break.

Tullahoma’s size advantage took control of the boards after intermission. Warren County struggled on offense and had just one point in the third period. Tullahoma added seven for a 27-14 lead.

In the final period, Rachel Walker scored four of the Lady Pioneers’ six points in the period, while Tullahoma added seven points to secure the win.

For the Lady Pioneers, Long led with nine points, Macy Broom hit for five, Walker added four and Key hit for two points.

For the Lady Bobcats, Holly Kiser led with 12 points and Sammie Jackson added 11 to led Tullahoma.