Lady Tigers win by 4 over Adena
McClain's Larah Henson is pictured from a home game this season. (HCP Photo/Jim Jones)
Monday evening (Jan. 5) the McClain Lady Tigers were back on the court for the first time since Dec. 20 for in-game regular season action, and they continued to add to their overall season win total by defeating the Adena Lady Warriors, 36-32 at Adena High School.
The non-conference game saw the Lady Tigers battle for the win, as they led 11-7 after the first quarter, followed with a 25-13 halftime lead after outscoring the Lady Warriors 14-6 in the second quarter.
Scoring was at a premium in the second half for the Lady Tigers as they were outscored 19-11 in the final two quarters. Adena won the third frame at 8-5, then the home team Lady Warriors won the fourth frame at 11-6.
MHS was led in the scoring column by Paisley Pryor with 21 points, finishing the game with six two-pointers, two 3-pointers (both in the second quarter), and she made three free throws.
Larah Henson chipped in with eight points by sinking a 3-pointer, two two-point baskets and a free throw.
Allie Burgess finished with five points as she drained a 3-pointer and connected with a two-point bucket. Scoring two points was Brie Cummins by making two free throws.
Team totals for MHS included nine two-point baskets, four 3-pointers and six made free throws.
The win improves the Lady Tigers’ record to 9-1 overall on the season, as they are also 5-0 in the Frontier Athletic Conference, first place in the standings.
Next for McClain is a FAC game on Saturday, Jan. 10 on the road at Chillicothe against the Lady Cavaliers (0-5, 1-11).
BOX SCORE
MHS 11 14 05 06 — 36
AHS 07 06 08 11 — 32