Last week was a rollercoaster for CHS
The Clinton Lady Dragons earned a hard-fought win over the visiting Fulton Lady Falcons Tuesday (Feb. 1) by a score of 48-46.
FHS 16 6 10 11 46
CHS 17 6 8 16 48
Fulton - Sammy Taylor (19), Danaisha Gates (10), Jarria Simmons (7), Maiya Moore (7), Aaliya Knighten (2), Judy Taylor (1)
CHS - Sarah Burton (34), Bailey Burroughs (9), Ally York (2), Belle Starnes (2), Sydney Herrell (1)
After two consecutive high-energy games, the Lady Dragons saw the drama disappear early in a 64-26 loss at Powell on Monday (Feb. 7).
“It’s tough to play here [at Powell],” said Alicia Phillips, head coach of the Lady Dragons.
“They have a really great ball team.”
CHS 8 7 4 7 26
PHS 19 21 17 7 64
CHS - Bailey Burroughs (8), Sarah Burton (7), Ally York (5), Ashanti Davis (3), Sydney Herrell (3)
PHS - Stats not available.
The No. 1-ranked Clinton Dragons were on a roll.
On Tuesday (Feb. 1), Clinton beat visiting Fulton by a score of 60-55.
FHS 12 11 17 15 55
CHS 19 12 9 20 60
Fulton - Denaj Kimber (15), Ra’Tyler Lee (13), Desmier Hatchett (9), Jalen Turner (9), Taj Kimber (7), Jordan Wrancher (2)
CHS - Trace Thackerson (16), Jackson Garner (15), Jeremiah Blauvelt (12), Rishon Bright (8), Lane Harrison (5), Tyler Morgan (4)
Perhaps still basking in the emotional win over Oak Ridge on Friday night, the Dragons were upset at Powell by a score of 65-62 on Monday, Feb. 7.
“You can’t win ball games missing seven or eight free throws and nine or 10 shots around the rim,” said Chris Lockard, head coach of the Dragons.
CHS 16 13 14 19 62
PHS 19 16 9 21 65
CHS - Jackson Garner (23), Jeremiah Blauvelt (11), Trace Thackerson (8), Lane Harrison (8), Rishon Bright (8), Dodi Truss (2), Tyler Morgan (2)
Powell - Game stats not available.