WBB: Lady Riders hold off Chapel Hill, 47-44
night as the Lady Riders won their 10th game of the season in a
47-44 win over Chapel Hill. (Photo by John Krueger)
Lacie Evans recorded a double-double for the Center Lady Riders Tuesday night and her teammates picked up on her play as CHS knocked off Chapel Hill, 47-44, in Roughrider Gymnasium.
The victory snapped a short two-game losing skid for the Lady Riders as they head back into District 18-3A play this week with a 1-2 league mark. Center will host Huntington Tuesday night. The junior varsity girls will tip off at 5 p.m., with the varsity to follow at 6:15 p.m. Center will host Zavalla on Friday (4:30/5:30 p.m.) in nondistrict action.
Evans knocked down 10 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for the Lady Riders, who improved to 10-6 and reached double-digit victories in a season for the first time in several years. She also recorded five steals.
"When Lacie is aggressive like she played tonight, she makes us so much better," said Lady Rider head coach Tracy Kincade after the game.
Lakia Shepherd led Center in scoring with 20 points, while pulling down three boards and recording five steals. Cassie Bush totaled eight boards and dished out two assists.
Shya Stansberry scored eight points for Center, while pulling down two boards, Kemi Cleveland scored five points and had four rebounds, Ashley Sigler scored two points and tallied three boards and Requanna Patton scored two points and picked up a steal.
As it has been all year, defense was the name of the game for Center as the Lady Riders held the Lady Bulldogs to just two first-quarter points to build an 11-2 lead after the initial period. Center held on to its lead at the half and entered the third quarter with a 22-13 lead.
Chapel Hill began making a move in the third quarter, outscoring Center 15-12 to pull to within 34-28 heading into the final eight minutes. But Center was able to hold off a late rally to pick up the win.
"The girls looked really good after some much-needed rest," Kincade added. "We played real well early and often and hold on to beat another playoff team from last year.
"Our girls are getting there. I'm so proud of their hard work and the desire they have shown. We did a great job of taking care of the ball, committing only 10 turnovers, while forcing 23."