WCMS girls top Eastside
The Warren County Middle School Lady Pioneer sixth-grade team advanced to the tournament finals on Tuesday night with a 35-6 win over the Lady Bulldogs of Eastside.
The Lady Pioneers played a complete game as solid defense controlled Eastside’s offense. The Lady Bulldogs were held to two points in the first period and two points in the second. Alex Adams and Jesse Paz helped the Lady Pioneers to 14 first-half points to give WCMS a 10-point lead at the break.
In the second half Warren County hit the boards both on defense and offense. The Lady Bulldogs struggled from the floor as the Lady Pioneers defense once again set the tone of the second half. WCMS hit for 10 points in the third and only allowed two points in the period.
In the final period of play the Lady Pioneers had too much depth for Eastside to handle. Linndsay Williamson and Kasie Palombo put in four points each to give WCMS the win and the right to take on Morrison in the championship game Thursday night.
For the Lady Pioneers, Adams led all scores with eight points. Paz had six, Cassie Wanamaker, Williams and Palombo had four points each. Macy Broom, Jessica Mullican, Tiffany Long and Lara Kate Haley hit for two points each. Tessla Key added one point. For the Lady Bulldogs, Tessa King had four points and Amber Hillis added two points.
Morrison was scheduled to face Warren County Middle School for the girls’ title Thursday night, while Dibrell and Eastside were to square off in the consolation game.