Irving College falls in battle of Tigers

Irving College’s girls made an early exit from the Warren Lodge tournament Monday night, falling to Cannon County Eastside 41-27.

Shelby Parton led the way with 12 points for Cannon’s Lady Tigers, who led 22-10 at the half after holding a 10-6 lead through one quarter of play.

Irving College, which was led by eight points from Danna Wells, had just two points in the third quarter, while Parton and Lindsey Reed had four each in the period to help their club build a 32-12 edge.

In the fourth Irving College had its most productive quarter, managing 15 points, but they weren’t enough to challenge Cannon’s lead, as nine more in the period, including three from Brooke Burger, sealed the win for Eastside.

Kelcy Tate added seven to Irving College’s total, while Callie Griffin had six. Keri Roberts scored four, and Kerrie Green chipped in two.

Parton’s 12 led Eastside, which got 11 points from Burger, eight from Kenzie Patterson and six from Nickel Johnson. Reed finished with four points.

Cannon Eastside moved on to face Van Buren County in Thursday’s second round.