Lady Mustangs dominate Paint Valley
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The Highland County Press-
A strong first quarter was more than enough for the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs to dominate the entire game Saturday, defeating the visiting Paint Valley Bearcats, 87-31 at LCHS.
The first quarter set the tone of the game with LC outscoring the Lady 'Cats 32-8.
From there, the game continued to go the way of the Lady Mustangs, as they outscored PV 14-2 in the second frame for a 46-10 halftime lead.
[[In-content Ad]]In the second half, LC outscored their non-conference opponent, 41-21, including a 20-12 third frame and 21-9 fourth quarter.
"This was a good first game back from the holiday break for us," LC head coach Whitney Lewis said. "After some tough losses to Fayetteville and McClain, it was good to get back on the winning track. We are looking forward to the second half of the season."
LC had four players score double figures with Ali Little collecting a double-double by scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Little also had four blocked shots.
Hannah Binkley led LC with 17 points (two 3-pointers), while McKayla Binkley scored 13 points (four rebounds and two blocked shots) for the Lady Mustangs, including one 3-pointer.
Sarah Rosselott also had double figure scoring with 10 points and two blocked shots.
Madysyn Creighton and Lexi Waits each scored nine points, while Bailey Leininger had six points and six rebounds. Vanessa Thiel also scored six points. Morgan Fittro rounded out the scoring with three points.
LC finished 7-of-12 from the free-throw line and for the game made 34 two-point baskets. Also the Lady Mustangs had 34 rebounds, 11 assists, 11 steals, nine blocked shots and committed 18 turnovers.
The first quarter set the tone of the game with LC outscoring the Lady 'Cats 32-8.
From there, the game continued to go the way of the Lady Mustangs, as they outscored PV 14-2 in the second frame for a 46-10 halftime lead.
[[In-content Ad]]In the second half, LC outscored their non-conference opponent, 41-21, including a 20-12 third frame and 21-9 fourth quarter.
"This was a good first game back from the holiday break for us," LC head coach Whitney Lewis said. "After some tough losses to Fayetteville and McClain, it was good to get back on the winning track. We are looking forward to the second half of the season."
LC had four players score double figures with Ali Little collecting a double-double by scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Little also had four blocked shots.
Hannah Binkley led LC with 17 points (two 3-pointers), while McKayla Binkley scored 13 points (four rebounds and two blocked shots) for the Lady Mustangs, including one 3-pointer.
Sarah Rosselott also had double figure scoring with 10 points and two blocked shots.
Madysyn Creighton and Lexi Waits each scored nine points, while Bailey Leininger had six points and six rebounds. Vanessa Thiel also scored six points. Morgan Fittro rounded out the scoring with three points.
LC finished 7-of-12 from the free-throw line and for the game made 34 two-point baskets. Also the Lady Mustangs had 34 rebounds, 11 assists, 11 steals, nine blocked shots and committed 18 turnovers.