LHS wins four of five games

LHS Varsity player Monique Dorsey arches a left handed lay up. Paul’s Photo The Lady Cougars got off to a good start as they hosted a tall and talented team from Crockett on December 15th and came away with a 55-48 victory. Crockett had definite height advantage and was more physical but the Lady Cougars had speed and quickness on their side. LHS repeatedly scored on fast breaks and their quick hands resulted in many steals throughout the game.

CHS jumped ahead 10-5 after the first quarter and it looked like a long night ahead for the Cougars but they rallied in the second quarter and grabbed a 22-21 lead at half time. The game was deadlocked at 28 at the end of the third quarter but the Cougars erupted for 27 points in the fourth quarter to come away with the win 55-48.

Allison Carrigan hit 2 three-pointers within a minute in the fourth quarter and the Cougars were great from the free throw line to seal the victory.

JV player Shey McCune (2) throws up a shot. Paul’s Photo Stats for the Cougars against Crockett: Monique Dorsey 2 points, 5 rebounds; Jentry Clary 5 points, 1 rebound; Allison Carrigan 13 points, 10 rebounds; Elissa Downey 14 points, 5 rebounds; Chelby Stanford 7 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Ashley Shuldham 9 points, 10 rebounds; Kendle Charlton 2 rebounds; Kori Charlton 5 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Chrysti Grayson 3 rebounds.

The Cougar JV tangled with Crockett but lost 28-41 in an earlier game. The JV fell behind by 5 in the first quarter and trailed 12-27 at half time. The Cougars faced a 12 point deficit leading into the fourth quarter but couldn’t rally and lost 28-41. The Cougars were cold in their shooting as nothing would fall for them.

The Cougars traveled to Grapeland to play in a tournament on December 17-19. The Cougars defeated Frankston 57-46 and Apple Springs 63-54 on December 17th. On Friday December 18th the Cougars ran up against Crockett in a rematch of a game the Cougars had won the previously Tuesday 55- 48. This time Crockett got revenge as they defeated the Cougars 46-41.

On Saturday December 19th the Cougars got back on

the winning track as they defeated host Grapeland 42-37.

Stats for the Cougars for the tournament: Monique Dorsey 23 points, 18 rebounds; Jentry Clary 17 points, 5 rebounds; Allison Carrigan 33 points, 35 rebounds; Elissa Downey 33 points, 13 rebounds; Chelby Stanford 6 points, 25 rebounds; Ashley Shuldham 37 points, 33 rebounds; Kendle Charlton 18 points, 16 rebounds; Kori Charlton 27 points, 37 rebounds; Chrysti Grayson 8 points, 17 rebounds.

The Lady Cougars travel to Neches for a game on December 29th and visit Caney Creek on December 30th. Both games begin at 1:00 p.m.