Tigers tame Lady Warriors
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The Lady Tigers trailed their guests 6-5 early in the contest, but their defensive pressure paid off, helping them to a 13-7 lead by the first period?s end. Momentum stayed on Irving College?s side in the second, as they held the Lady Warriors without a field goal for much of the quarter and took a 29-11 lead into halftime.
After intermission, Irving College?s point production slowed a bit, while Centertown attempted to chip away at their first-half deficit. Lacy Varner came on strong in the second half, scoring seven points in the third quarter and 10 more in the fourth, including a pair of 3-pointers. But the damage inflicted by the Lady Tigers in the first half was enough, as they carried a 41-24 lead into the fourth quarter and held on despite being out-scored 14-7 over the final six minutes.
Varner led all scorers with a 20-point night, while Katie Sain scored six. Annie Jones and Keri King added five each to Centertown?s effort, while Katelyn Vickers had two points.
Kelcy Tate led the way for Irving College with 16 poitns, with Lacey Bess added 10 to her team?s winning effort. Danna Wells and Becca Smith chipped in six each, Lolita Terrazas had five, Torri Irwin scored four and Heavenly Cook rounded out the win with a free throw.