FRIDAY’S QUICK HITS
Panhandle knocks off Wellington
In a battle between two of the top teams in Class 2A, Panhandle was able to go on the road and earn a big 48-39 win over Wellington during a District 2-2A showdown on Friday in Wellington.
This game was competitive throughout and as good as expected. The Ettes took an early 15-10 lead only to see the Skyrockets battle back, cutting the deficit 29-27 at the break. In the second half, Panhandle took the momentum in the third quarter with a 12-7 run, going up 41-34 and were able to fend off the Lady Skyrockets in the final eight minutes.
Panhandle stays on a season-long roll, improving to 24-1 overall and 4-0 in district play. Wellington suffers its first district loss, dropping to 3-1 and 19-5 on the year.
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The Ettes were led by an inside-outside combination Riley Segura and Allie Ashley, who finished with a team-high 12 points. Brynlee Proffitt continued her strong play, pacing the Lady Skyrockets with 11 points.
Palo Duro takes out Lubbock Monterey
The Palo Duro Lady Dons are showing they are for real each and every week, and that carried on Friday, as Palo Duro defended home court with a big 57-52 win at the PD Activity Center Friday night.
With the win, the Lady Dons stay right in the District 3-5A race at 6-2 while improving to 22-5. Monterey (17-8) slips out of first place in the league at 6-2.
Palo Duro jumped out with a big first quarter taking an 18-9 lead. Holding that advantage at halftime, 34-21, the Lady Plainsman did rally back in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 41-34. However, the Lady Dons were able to fend off Monterey down the stretch to get the victory.
Tayleeh Meander had a huge night for the Lady Dons, pouring in a team-high 23 points. Teammate Zeinab Deng added 14.
FRIDAY’S TOP PERFORMERS
Dalhart opened District 1-3A with a convincing 55-10 win over River Road. Joie Read and Kammi Maddox did their part in that win combining for 47 of those points. Read led the Lady Wolves with 24 and Maddox tallied 23.
Bushland rolled in its District 1-3A opener by getting an 81-29 win over Tulia. Sophomore standout Berklee Billington continues to pour in the points, scoring a game-high 28 against the Lady Hornets.
Canadian used a big second half to get past Childress 40-22 in a District 1-3A opener. Averi Adams helped lead that charge for the Lady Cats scoring a team-high 16.
Carli Buckley of Shallowater has been on fire of late, and that continued during a 74-17 thumping against Dimmitt on Friday. Buckley posted a game-high 21 points, knocking down three, 3-pointers, and went 6-of-8 from the free-throw line.
Tamblynn Moss did all she could to lead the Pampa Lady Harvesters to a 46-42 victory against Perryton, by registering a team-high 20 points.
Savannah Perez and Elia Alonso combined for 25 points to push Hartley past Wildorado 44-38. Perez led the way with 13 points with Alonso following by scoring 12.
Texline started District 3-1A in style with a 73-20 victory against Adrian at home. Jada Clay had the hot-hand in a 19-point effort, highlighted by five 3-pointers.
Freshman Brylee Thompson had quite the district debut, dropping in a game-best 27 points as the Lady Warriors cruised past Kelton 75-16.
White Deer stayed unbeaten in District 2-1A thanks to a 49-29 home victory against Shamrock. Cooper Cone was the catalyst for the Does, scoring 16 points.
Booker earned a win in the District 1-1A opener by fending off Follett, 47-42. Kylie Harrison was a big reason for the win, dropping in a game-high 20 points.
FRIDAY’S FINAL SCORES
District 2-6A
Frenship 54, Midland High 18
Odessa Permian 42, San Angelo Central 37
Midland Legacy 43, Odessa High 42
District 3-5A
Lubbock-Cooper 63, Amarillo High 59, OT
Plainview 84, Lubbock High 11
Palo Duro 57, Lubbock Monterey 52
Tascosa 57, Lubbock Coronado 39
District 4-4A
Randall 51, West Plains 29
Canyon 71, Dumas 13
Hereford 61, Borger 32
Pampa 46, Perryton 42
District 5-4A
Lubbock-Cooper Liberty 74, San Angelo Lake View 14
Frenship Memorial 87, Big Spring 23
Lubbock Estacado 71, Snyder 34
District 1-3A
Canadian 40, Childress 22
Dalhart 55, River Road 10
Bushland 81, Tulia 29
District 2-3A
Idalou 66, Littlefield 34
Slaton 72, Lubbock Talkington 24
Shallowater 74, Dimmitt 17
Muleshoe 42, Friona 33
District 1-2A
Sunray 52, Sanford-Fritch 22
Gruver 67, Stratford 37
Spearman 45, West Texas High 24
District 2-2A
Wheeler 44, Quanah 41, OT
Clarendon 82, Highland Park 4
Panhandle 48, Wellington 39
District 3-2A
Sudan 54, Lockney 21
Olton 67, Bovina 18
Farwell 52, Hale Center 34
District 4-2A
New Home 49, Floydada 11
Abernathy 78, Post 32
New Deal 68, Tahoka 28
District 1-1A
Booker 47, Follett 42
Miami 75, Kelton 16
District 2-1A
Groom 45, Lefors 25
White Deer 49, Shamrock 29
District 3-1A
Boys Ranch 46, Pringle-Morse 38
Hartley 44, Wildorado 38
Texline 73, Adrian 20
District 4-1A
Nazareth 68, Happy 14
Kress 41, Lazbuddie 22
Silverton 45, Hart 29
District 8-1A
Valley 91, Paducah 15
Spur 66, Motley County 37
TAPPS District 1-2A
Christ The King 36, Holy Cross Catholic Academy 31
San Jacinto Christian Academy 49, Kingdom Prep 30
San Jacinto Christian Academy 45, Christ the King 22
Holy Cross Catholic Academy 46, Kingdom Prep 33
Non-District
Fort Elliott 30, McLean 24