Boyd girls win by 39 at Victory

The Lady Broncos picked up their third win of the season Friday night by downing Victory Baptist 54-15 in Shelbyville. Boyd handed Victory its first loss of the season in non-district action.

The Lady Broncos jumped out to a 10-3 lead by the end of the first period. Victory Baptist had problems containing Boyd’s Virginia Prater in the second period, while the Lady Broncos defense held Victory to one basket in the period.

The Lady Broncos netted 14 points in the second quarter to take a 24-5 lead by the end of the first half.

Boyd’s defense continued to shut down any offensive attack by Victory. The Lady Broncos out scored Victory 15-4 in the third period and 15-6 in the final period of play to take the 39-point victory.

Prater led all scorers with 26 points and seven rebound and 14 steals. Emily Newby and Kelcy Tate added nine points each as Newby pulled down seven boards and Tate had four rebounds. Danna Wells hit for five, Jessica Hagar added three and Olivia Newby had two points.

Hannah Hempstead had six points and Brittany Brown had four to lead Victory Baptist.

Boyd Christian was scheduled to travel to Eagleville on Tuesday for a District 9-A matchup.