Kiera Montgomery poured in 20 points to lead the Shelbyville Lady Dragons to a 19-point win over West Sabine last Tuesday as SHS headed into the holiday break with their 12th win in 17 games.
The victory was the third win in the last four games for Shelbyville, which improved to 12-5 on the season. The Lady Dragons have won six of their last eight contests. SHS will return to action after some time off, traveling to grand Cane, La. on Friday, Dec. 30.
The Lady Dragons open district play on Jan. 6 at Gary.
Montgomery was the only Shelbyville player in double figures, while Haleigh Cooper added eight points, Camory Bolton and Kadeshia Turner chipped in five points apiece. Summer Williams added four points and Jakera Land finished with two points.
Shelbyville played tough defense throughout the game, limiting the Lady Tigers to just six first-quarter points and 11 points for the half as the Lady Dragons built a 14-6 lead after eight minutes and a 22-11 lead at the break.
The Lady Dragons outscored West Sabine by identical 11-7 scores in the final two quarters to coast to the victory.