An explosive 21-point third quarter for the Fannin County Lady Rebels was enough to push past the Gilmer County Lady Bobcats as Fannin came away with a 63-39 victory Monday, November 22, on the second night of the ETC Tournament.
The Lady Rebels and Lady Cats battled in the first half of the game as Fannin led Gilmer 12-10. Courtney Davis was the leading scorer in the first quarter as the sophomore netted a three ball.
Reigan O’Neal and Becca Ledford rattled in a two-point basket each, while Ellie Cook and Reagan York were able to convert two free throws each. Jenna Young capped the first quarter scoring for the Lady Rebels with a free throw. Gilmer was able to net 10 points in the first as Fannin led 12-10.
The Lady Rebels scored 14 points in the second quarter as Davis heated up from beyond the arc netting two, two-point baskets. Davis also connected on a two-point bucket for eight points.
York worked the inside of the paint and churned out four points on two, two-point baskets, while Ledford rattled in a two-point bucket to cap the second quarter scoring for the Lady Rebels. The Lady Cats scored nine points in the second as Fannin took a 26-19 lead heading into halftime.
Fannin Lady Rebel Head Coach Ryan Chastain made some great halftime adjustments, as Fannin outscored Gilmer 21-11 in the third quarter.
Davis dealt most of the damage as she scored seven points on two, three-point baskets and a free throw. Cook also contributed, scoring five points on a long range three ball and two-point basket. Riley Reeves knocked down a three ball, followed by York, Young and Ledford scoring a two-point basket each. The explosive scoring was enough to give Fannin a 47-30 lead heading into the final quarter.
Cook was able to keep the hot hand in the fourth, scoring five points on two, two-point baskets and a free throw.
Davis tallied four points on two, two-point buckets, while Young and Macy Hawkins had a two-point bucket each.
Fannin was able to hold Gilmer to nine points in the fourth as the Lady Rebels cruised to a 63-39 win over the Lady Cats.
FC 12 14 21 16 - 63
GC 10 09 11 09 - 39
Lady Rebel summary:
Points: Davis 22, Cook 12, York 8, Ledford 8, Young 5, Reeves 3, Hawkins 2, O’Neal 2, Queen 1.
Free throws: York 2-2, Ledford 2-2, Cook 3-5, Young 1-2, Davis 1-3, Queen 1-4.