The McLennan Highlassies improved to 6-3 in conference play after defeating the Cisco Lady Wranglers 73-65 in overtime this afternoon in Cisco.
It was all McLennan in the first half. The Highlassies led 21-9 at the end of the first quarter and 36-19 at the break. Cisco picked up the scoring in the third quarter, outscoring McLennan 19-7 in the period. The game was tied at 56 at the end of regulation, forcing the overtime period. The Highlassies outscored the Lady Wranglers 17-9 in the extra five minutes to steal the win.
Annya Moss led the Highlassies with 25 points. Jade Bradley and Jaidyn Fontenette added 18 and 10, respectively.
McLennan returns to action Wednesday, hosting Ranger at The Highlands. The women's game will begin at 5 p.m. followed by the men's game at 7 p.m.
McLennan 73, Cisco 65
McLennan: Raija Todd 1 3-4 5; Ny'Asia Goldman 1 3-4 6; Jaidyn Fontenette 5 0-0 10; Jade Bradley 4 10-12 18; Mele Kaloni Kailahi 1 0-0 3; Annya Moss 9 2-5 25; Elizabeth Critton 2 0-0 4; Seynabou Thiam 0 0-0 0; Totals 23 18-25 73.
Cisco: Jones 1 0-0 2; Gladney 1 1-2 4; Phouang 10 6-9 28; Roger 2 0-0 4; Boyd 2 2-2 6; Manzay 0 0-0 0; Walker 6 2-2 14; Gutierrez 2 1-2 5; Adams 0 0-0 0; Totals: 22 12-17 65.
3-pointers: McLennan 7 (Moss 5, Kailahi 1, Goldman 1), Cisco 3 (Phouang 2, Gladney 1); Total fouls: McLennan 16, Cisco 17; Fouled out: McLennan (Critton); Halftime score: McLennan 36, Cisco 19; Record: McLennan 16-7 (6-3).
