A trio of Copper Basin Lady Cougars posted double figure performances in the team’s 56-50 come from behind win over arch rival Hiwassee Dam.
The decision came Friday, November 22, on the Lady Eagles home court.
Kendra Deal and Kloie Ballew tossed in 13 points each, and Cora Kimsey added 12 points for Copper Basin.
Rounding out the Lady Cougar scoring were Alexis Hyatt with seven points, Addison Hyatt with six, Zoe Green with three and Alyvia Harris with two points.
Copper Basin put on a strong, fourth quarter comeback to secure the victory.
After a back and forth first quarter that ended with Hiwassee Dam on top 14-13, the Lady Eagles went into halftime leading 30-22.
Copper Basin came out of the locker room to make up two points on the hosts with a 12-10 third quarter, but still trailed 40-34.
Kimsey stepped up and put in ten of her 12 points in the final stanza to pace a 22-point Basin charge for the 56-50 win.