Local Basketball

Linden-Kildare

Lady Tigers

On Tuesday Nov. 9, the Linden-Kildare Lady Tigers took the court for the first time this season coming up short against Ore City by a score of 27-25.

Madi Bynum poured in three points, Love and Hawkins had two points each, Sydney Hampton had four, Madison Ebarb four, Watson three and Lasonya Nard seven.

Head Coach Glenndell Threatt had this to say after the contest.

“The game was a backwards and forwards battle all night. I saw good moments and areas where we need to improve upon. I am proud of our girls, only having a few hours or practice time,” Coach Threatt said. “Madi Bynum impressed me with her gritty performance, Ebarb and Hampton stepped up in the locker room at halftime, speaking with the younger group about plays, Lasonya Nard was a beast in the paint, with more touches down there we could be something nice.”

“I also thought that our reserves brought a ton of energy to the team with “D-Love” knocking down a trifecta, “Allie Kat” hustling efforts and Hawkins “facilitating,” giving our guards a breather,” Coach Threatt continued. “I am sure others will get a chance to contribute in games ahead.”

The Lady Tigers battled Hughes Springs Nov. 16, and host Big Sandy this Friday night, Nov. 19, with tipoff set for 5 p.m.

Tigers

On Tuesday Nov. 9, the Linden-Kildare boys’ basketball team went over to Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill to play in a scrimmage between Avinger and Chapel Hill.

Head Coach Karlton Davis had this to say about the team.

“This scrimmage was only the second day of basketball for the Tigers and they did not let that stop their effort. The boys made a lot of improvements to start our season off in a positive way,” Coach Davis said. “Team Captains Rollie Patterson and Jonathan Owen led our young team the right way with positive efforts and attitudes. We look forward to a great season and cannot wait to get back to work.”

The Tigers’ first game will be Friday Nov. 19, at DeKalb and the first home game will be Saturday Nov. 20, vs. New Boston with tipoff set for noon.

McLeod

Longhorns

McLeod played its first game of the season against rival and county foe Bloomburg on Nov. 12.

The Longhorns scored in double digits each quarter en route to an 86-21 win.

Henry Teer led all scorers with 23 points and had six steals and four assists; Kannon Dempsey recorded a double-double as he scored 17 points and had 10 boards; Tyler Williams added nine points and four steals; Jaxon Smith had eight points; Parker Patrick had six points with six rebounds; Logan McClain added six points; Jase Deaton and Preston Bishop each published four points; Grayson Owens had three points; Brennan Penny had three assists in the game and scoring two points apiece were Mason Teer, Trenton McKnight and Jay Green.

Lady Longhorns

McLeod’s varsity girls’ basketball team battled Saltillo on Nov. 9.

The two teams went back-and-forth throughout the contest.

After one quarter of play the score was tied at 8-all and Saltillo only had a 13-12 lead at halftime.

The Lady Longhorns had a 26-23 lead going into the final frame, but Saltillo went on a 9-3 run to win by a narrow margin of 32-29.

Ella Lambeth led the way with 15 points, six steals and seven boards; Chassie Gryder added four points; Rielyn Schubert posted three points; Peyton Johnson had three points with four steals and three rebounds; Kenslee Cross had two points with three steals and eight rebounds and Jaci Armstrong had two points, two steals and boards.

On Nov. 11, the Lady Longhorns took part in the Mt. Vernon Tournament.

The Lady ’Horns lost to Caddo Mills in the first game and fell to Paris in the second contest.

In the Caddo Mills game, Kenslee Cross had three points with six rebounds; Srah Ragland had three points; Jaci Armstrong posted three points with four boards; Regan Johnson added four points with two steals; Rielyn Schubert had two points; Peyton Johnson had two points; Ella Lambeth had three steals and Stormy Johnson had two steals and four rebounds.

In the Paris game, Kenslee Cross and Rielyn Schubert each scored six points; Jaci Armstrong added four points and four boards; Ella Lambeth had two points with five boards; Peyton Johnson scored two points; Reagan Johnson had two steals and Stormy Johnson had nine rebounds.

On the second day of the Mt. Vernon tourney the Lady Longhorns fell to both Gilmer and Mineola.

In the Mineola game, Stormy Johnson led the way with eight points and five steals; Ella Lambeth added six points with four rebounds; Jaci Armstrong had five points; Kenslee Cross posted three points and had four boards; Rielyn Schubert had two points and Peyton Johnson had a point and three rebounds.

In the Gilmer game, Lambeth poured in 16 points with five rebounds and teammate Reagan Johnson had two points, six steals, four assists and three boards.

On the third day of the tournament the Lady Longhorns fell to host Mt. Vernon.

Rielyn Schubert had six points; Jaci Armstrong five; Ella Lambeth four; Stormy Johnson added seven boards; Kenslee Cross posted eight boards; Reagan Johnson posted five boards and Peyton Johnson had four boards.

On Nov. 9, Bloomburg’s varsity girls’ squad topped county foe Queen City, 59-44.

Cassie Galsgow scored 22 points for the Lady Wildcats and had nine rebounds; Katie Mote posted 12 points; Kenzie LaDuke had nine points and four boards; Haylee Breedlove added six points and both Jacee Glasgow and Kaleigh Glasgow recorded four points each.

On Nov. 12, the Lady Wildcats traveled to McLeod and left town with a 40-34 victory.

The game was tight throughout as McLeod had a 20-18 lead at the half.

Both teams scored 14 points in the fourth frame but the third quarter was where Bloomburg distanced itself as the Lady ’Cats outscored the Lady Longhorns 8-0.

Cassie Glasgow had 16 points; Jacee Glasgow added seven points and had five steals; Haylee Breedlove posted eight points and three boards; Kenzie LaDuke had six points Katie Mote had three.

For the Lady ’Horns, Reagan Johnson had 12 points with three rebounds; Ella Lambeth had eight points and eight boards; Stormy Johnson posted four points and four rebounds; Kenslee Cross had four points and five boards; Peyton Johnson recorded two points and six rebounds; Jaci Armstrong had two points and five rebounds and Rielyn Schubert published two points and three steals.

M.U.M.S.

Lady Bulldogs

The Morris Upchurch Middle School girls’ basketball program hosted the New Boston Lady Lions Nov. 8.

The seventh grade A team got off to a good start but fell short 10-8. Kaylin Griffin led the Lady Bulldogs with four points.

The seventh grade B team earned a 4-0 win as Lucy Kelton scored four points for the Lady Bulldogs.

The eighth grade team lost a tough one, 31-16. Dori Sasser led QC with 10 points.