Lady Indians gain win over Paint Valley

For the second time this season, the Hillsboro Lady Indians gained a victory on the basketball court, this time winning at home by defeating the Paint Valley Lady Bearcats, 59-46 on Monday night.

Hillsboro won the first frame at 12-11, then after a 19-10 second frame, the Lady Indians led at halftime, 31-21.

In that first quarter for Hillsboro, senior Madison Snyder (who was honored before the game for recently scoring her 1,000th career point) scored all 12 points for the Lady Indians, and in the second quarter, she added eight more points.

For the game, Snyder led all scorers with 29 points, as she had 10 two-point field goals and was 9-of-11 from the free-throw line. She also compiled a double-double with 14 rebounds.

In the second half, HHS won the third frame, 13-12 (for a 44-33 advantage), then in the final eight minutes, the Lady Indians outscored their visitors of the Scioto Valley Conference, 15-13.

Others to add points to the Lady Indians side of the scoreboard were Natalie Sullivan with eight points, Madi Marsh with seven, Kristin Jamieson with six points, Lana Grover with five points and Riley Moberly with four points.

Marsh also added five assists, and both Marsh and Sullivan each had three steals. HHS also had 16 assists by a combined seven players, and another standout from the game was Sydney Bobbitt for her defensive play throughout the non-league game.

Lexi Woods led Paint Valley with 23 points, as she made three 3-pointers and was 6-of-10 from the free-throw line. She also made four two-point baskets.

At the free-throw line, PV finished 9-of-15, and HHS was 14-of-22.

The win moves Hillsboro to 2-16 overall, and in the South Central Ohio League, they are 1-10 overall.

HHS will play again on Tuesday, Jan. 26 in a non-league game at Zane Trace.