Norris edges Robertsville for District 6 crown
The Norris Lady Senators claimed the District 6 Tournament championship with a 30-29 win over Robertsville on Thursday night. Esa Minor was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. (photo:Dwane Wilder )
The Lady Senators overcame a late deficit to edge Robertsville 30-29 on Thursday night and claim the District 6 Tournament title.
“We weren’t able to practice because of the weather, and I knew we were going to be a little rusty,” Norris coach Derek Wallace said. “I didn’t think it was going to be this bad. It was just sloppy, and we were down 27-22 with three minutes to go. But the girls really stepped up. Esa Minor really stepped up. They all did.”
The Lady Senators, who also captured the regular-season district title, struggled from the field. They shot just 14-of-50 overall, went 2-of-18 from the free-throw line, and missed all 12 attempts from 3-point range.
Despite the offensive woes, center Addie Blevins recorded a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Minor added eight points, while Addison Willoughby scored six. Sadie Housley chipped in five.
Minor was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. She was joined on the all-tournament team by Blevins, Housley and Willoughby.
Norris reached the championship game with a 37-24 win over Jefferson in the semifinals on Wednesday, Jan. 28. In that contest, Housley led all scorers with 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Kaylee Matchette added eight points, and Minor scored six.
“This is the first time that we’ve won the district in a long time,” Wallace said. “I don’t even know how long it’s been.”
