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Hillsboro drops non-conference game at Waverly

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Stephen Forsha-sforsha@gmail.com
The Hillsboro Lady Indians went on the road in non-conference play Tuesday night, falling to the host Waverly Lady Tigers by a 37-33 score.

The first frame saw Hillsboro lead by five points at 8-3 once eight minutes ticked off the clock. In the second frame, the Lady Indians also outscored Waverly, 6-5 for a halftime lead of 14-8.

In the third quarter, the home team Lady Tigers scored 17 points, while HHS tallied 13 points for a 27-25 score in favor of Hillsboro. With HHS in some foul trouble and two starters injured, Waverly took the lead with a fourth frame of 12-6 for a final 37-33 score.

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Hillsboro was led by Karleigh Hopkins with a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, three steals and three assists. Hopkins collected two field goals, one 3-pointer (first quarter) and was 6-of-8 from the free-throw line.

Josie Hopkins was next in scoring with nine points, as she collected four two-point baskets and she was 1-of-2 from the free-throw line.

Other scoring for Hillsboro included five points by Brynn Bledsoe, four points from Jordan Moberly and two points by Kayden Watson.

HHS finished the game 7-of-13 from the free-throw line, and Waverly was 8-of-16.

Waverly was led in scoring by Paige Carter with 13 points, followed by Zoiee Smith with eight points. Scoring six points each were Carli Knight and Michaela Rhoads with six points each.

Other scoring for Waverly included two points apiece from Kelli Stewart and Lydia Brown.

Hillsboro (1-1) will next play again on Friday, Nov. 29 on the road against the Adena Lady Warriors in non-conference play with a JV start of 6 p.m.

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