LE ROY — Coach Jeff True was at a loss for what to do during the first few minutes of his Southern Coffey County High girls’ game with Madison here Tuesday night, when they fell behind 12-1.
Then, they “did a good job of fighting back and eventually had a lead at half-time (24-22),” True said, before their fortunes changed in the second half.
Madison won the contest 41-38, and handed the Lady Titans only their second loss in five outings.
For the game, “we had too many turnovers (25),” True said, and “the early part of the first and third periods were terrible for us.
“We got down 12-1 at the start and it looked like we were going to get blown out,” True noted, before the SCC girls surged back on the strength of a 23-10 spree for the half-time advantage.
“We still have a lot of work to do to get where we want to be,” True philosophized.
The Lady Titans will get a chance of get back on track at Lebo Friday night.
Breanna Isch pulled down 12 caroms from the defensive boards and Chenae Newkirk was quick-handed enough to come up with four steals. Isch also led SCC’s scoring, notching 11 points, while Martyna Hegwald dropped in 10, making them the only Lady Titans to reach double figures. Sarah Webb had nine points, and Newkirk netted six. Kalyn Deal got the other two.
Three Madison players hit double figures, led by S. Bund with 14.
Madison also won the jayvee game, 25-8 in two quarters.
Madison (14-8-15-4—41): Casey 0/1-0-3; Farthing 2/1-3-10; Barnard 5/0-10; Melton 1/0-0-2; Bund 6/0-2-14; Buster 0/0-2-2. Totals: 14/2-7-41.
SCC (11-13-3-11—38): Newkirk 2/0-2-6; Deal 1/0-0-2; Hegwald 3/1-1-10; Webb 3/0-3-9; Isch 4/1-0-11. Totals: 13/2-6-38.
Lady Titans fall short
