Highlassies top Paul Quinn
The McLennan Highlassies went on the road Tuesday evening and returned to Waco with a 75-64 win over the Paul Quinn JV Lady Tigers.
McLennan led by one after the first quarter of play, 17-16, and increased their lead to six at the half, 40-34. The Highlassies outscored the Lady Tigers 15-9 to lead by 12 heading into the final period. Paul Quinn made a run in the fourth quarter, outscoring McLennan 21-20 but it wasn't enough to overcome the Highlassies.
Sophomore Jaylonn Walker and Velma Mitchell lead the Highlassies with 20 and 18 points, respectively.
McLennan: Colandria Haynes 2 1-2 5; JonNá McDonald 2 0-0 4; Shekenia Green 3 2-4 8; Velma Mitchell 6 2-4 18; KeeKee Nowlin 0 2-2 2; Jaylonn Walker 9 1-2 20; Raveen Blue 0 0-0 0; Nadia Hayes 2 4-4 8; Chiqueria Cook 1 5-6 7; Anndrea Lloyd 1 1-2 3; Totals: 26 18-26 75.
Paul Quinn: Kierra Clines 7 3-4 17; Toriana President 1 0-0 3; Essynce Templeton 3 4-6 11; Arteria McDowell 1 0-0 2; Tean Franceshendrson 2 2-3 6; Tiffany Smith 0 0-0 0; Destinee Medlock 4 4-6 14; Azihonna Cox 1 0-0 2; Launtrest Readus 0 1-2 1; Tatiana Moore 4 0-0 8; Totals: 23 14-21 64.
3-pointers: McLennan 5 (Mitchell 4, Walker 1), Paul Quinn 4 (Medlock 2, President 1, Templeton 1); Total fouls: McLennan 21, Paul Quinn 22; Fouled out: McLennan (Cook); Halftime score: McLennan 40, Paul Quinn 34; Record: McLennan 7-7.