Boyd girls still winless in 9-A play
Friday night the Lady Broncos traveled to Forrest for a District 9-A matc up with the Lady Rockets who entered the contest with only one district loss, while the Lady Broncos sit at the bottom of the district.
Boyd was in search of it first district win and unfortunately for Lady Bronco fans the wait will continue as Forrest rolled past the Lady Broncos 57-13
The Lady Rockets seemed unstoppable in the opening period as Forrest posted 18 points. Boyd’s turnover problems continued, which resulted in just two points for the Lady Broncos in the period.
Forrest went to its bench in the second period, but the reserves hit for 11 points, while the Lady Broncos hit for five as the half ended with Forrest holding a 29-7 lead.
In the second half Boyd’s offense struggled to find the basket. The Lady Broncos had four points in the third period and just one basket in the final quarter.
The Lady Rockets connected for 12 third-quarter points and added 16 more to the board in the final period to take the district win.
For Boyd, Emily Newby hit for four points, Kelcy Tate added three and Cassie Wanamaker had two points.
Leading the way for the Lady Rockets was Alyssa Gaugger with 12 points, Christina Curthner and Ayla Young had seven points each.
‘ Last Tuesday night at Eagleville, the Lady Broncos fell to the Lady Eagles 52-37 as Eagleville improved to 2-3 in District 9-A action.
The Lady Eagles outscored the Lady Broncos 19-8 in the opening period. Boyd struck for nine points in the second quarter, but Eagleville connected for 13 to take a 32-17 lead at the break.
Boyd’s offense got things going in the third period, out-scoring the Lady Eagles 15-13, but Boyd couldn’t close the margin any further. Eagleville put seven points on the board in the final period, while Boyd hit for five.
Amanda Prater led the way for Boyd with 14 points. Newby had nine, Wanamaker hit for five, Katie Sain added four, Danna Wells had three and Tate hit for two points.
Leading scores for the Lady Eagles were Katie Cook with 15, while Kayla Pugh hit for 10 and Jennille Lenker had nine.
The Lady Broncos will be in action at home on Tuesday to take on Cascade.