The Fannin County Lady Rebels and Copper Basin Lady Cougars faced off in the first night of the ETC Tip Off Tournament Saturday, November 20.
The Lady Rebels were able to jump out early thanks to their full court press as they topped Copper Basin 69-13.
The Lady Rebels netted 21 points in the first quarter as Becca Ledford and Reigan O’Neal combined for 12 points. O’Neal rattled in two, three-point baskets, while Ledford made two, two-point baskets and two free throws. Courtney Davis converted two, two-point baskets and Jayden Bailey and Reagan York converted two free throws each at the free throw line.
Ava Queen capped the first quarter scoring with a free throw.
Zoe Green led the Lady Cougars in the first quarter with three points on a two-point basket and a free throw. Raegan Higdon muscled in a two-point bucket to give the Lady Cougars five points in the first as Fannin led 21-5.
The Lady Rebel defense held the Lady Cougars scoreless in the second quarter. Courtney Davis led the Lady Rebels with seven points on a three ball and two, two-point baskets.
Ellie Cook found the bottom of the net on a long range three ball, followed by a two-point basket and a free throw. Ledford added to her totals as well with five points coming off two, two-point baskets and a free throw. Riley Reeves netted a three ball, while Reagan York, Ava Queen and O’Neal scored a two-point basket each. The Lady Rebels 27 point second quarter gave them a 48-5 lead over the Lady Cougars at halftime.
The Lady Cougars tried to battle back in the third quarter, but the stiff Lady Rebel defense kept the Lady Cougars to three points.Sapporiah Ross converted a free throw, while Riley Hall converted two free throws.
Davis led Fannin in the third with four points on a two-point basket and two free throws.
Cook drained a three ball and Queen muscled her way to the free throw line where she converted two free throws. Fannin was able to jump out on Copper Basin and lead 57-8 at the end of the third.
The Lady Rebels tallied 12 points in the fourth quarter as York led with five points on two, two-point baskets and a free throw. Ledford had four points on two, two-point baskets and Davis drained a three ball from downtown.
Taylee Hall led the Lady Cougars in the fourth, netting a nice three-point basket. Summer Montgomery also muscled in a two-point basket to give the Lady Cougars five points in the fourth as Fannin came away with a 57-13 win.
CB 05 00 03 05 - 13
FC 21 27 09 12 - 69
Lady Cougar summary:
Points: Green 3, T. Hall 3, R. Hall 2, Montgomery 2, Higdon 2, Ross 1.
Free throws: R. Hall 2-2, Green 1-2, Ross 1-4.
Lady Rebel summary:
Points: Davis 18, Ledford 15, Cook 9, York 9, O’Neal 8, Queen 5, Reecves 3, Bailey 2.
Free throws: Davis 2-2, Bailey 2-2, Cook 1-1, Ledford 3-4, Queen 3-4, York 3-4, Hawkings 0-4.