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Lady Tigers lose to Minford at Eastern Winter Hoops Classic

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Stephen Forsha, The Highland County Press

On Saturday morning, the McClain Lady Tigers traveled to Eastern High School for their Winter Hoops Classic, facing the Minford Lady Falcons. McClain battled in the non-conference game, but ultimately lost to Minford by a 36-21 score.

McClain trailed by just a single point at the close of the first frame by a 6-5 score, and after allowing 10 points in the second frame — while scoring one point in the same quarter — McClain trailed 16-6 at halftime. 

In the third frame, McClain had their best quarter by scoring 12 points, while allowing Minford to score seven points, leaving the score 23-18 in favor of the Lady Falcons. Minford broke away in the fourth frame, outscoring the Lady Tigers 13-3 for the 15-point Minford win. 

The Lady Tigers were led in the scoring column by Paisley Pryor with 10 points, totaling two 3-pointers, plus two two-point baskets.

Kaitlyn Jett followed with six points as she made two 3-pointers. Lily Barnes chipped in with three points, and scoring one point each were Brenna Wright and Anna Eikenberry. 

As a team, the Lady Tigers totaled two two-point baskets, four 3-pointers and they were 5-of-15 from the free-throw line. 

The loss moves McClain to 9-7 overall, while Minford improves to 13-3 on the season.