Things looked bleak for the Thorndale Lady Bulldog basketball team going into the fourth quarter as they trailed 32-30 against rival Thrall.
Much of the game they had trouble getting a shot off against the Tigerette defense that featured six-foot-tall Chandra Reed, Addison Leschber and Shelby Grisham.
However, momentum changed for THS when freshmen Bailee Baker came into the game, making Grisham’s task of bringing the ball up the court a difficult one. This led to multiple turnovers and three charges called on Grisham while Baker guarded her.
As a result, the game saw an eight-point swing and the Lady Bulldogs improved to 2-0 in district, leaving Williamson County with a 47-41 win over Thrall.
Thorndale started off the game hot, leading early 8-2, but Thrall bounced back to take an 11-10 lead.
Later in the second, the Lady Bulldogs were able to get back in front 19-15, but Thrall’s McKenna Knapek hit a three-pointer with five seconds left, making the game 19-18 at the half.
Makayla Lafferty led with 16, Savanna Taylor had 15, Kyndal Robinson had six and Riley Calk had five.
This was the 11th consecutive time Thorndale has defeated Thrall. Their last loss to the Tigerettes was on Jan. 28, 2014.
THIS WEEK–The Lady Bulldogs faced Holland on Tuesday after press time at home.
They travel to Granger on Friday.
The Lady Lions are coming off a 40-36 win over Milano on Friday where they outscored MHS 25-11 in the final quarter of play.
Game time is slated for 6:15 p.m.
BULLDOGS–Following the girls’ win, the Bulldogs got their first district victory with a 52-38 win over Thrall.
The Tigers came out strong with quick buckets from Garrett Crabb, giving Thrall an 18-11 lead midway the second quarter.
In a little less than two minutes, Thorndale got it going, regaining the lead and going up 29-23 at halftime.
The Bulldogs maintained their lead through the third and were up by double-digits for much of the fourth quarter.
Thorndale won 52-38, beating Thrall for the 13th straight time.
Kolby Neumeyer led with 21, Garrett Bernstein had 12, Chance Betak had six and Branson McCoy and Jagger Rubio each had five.
THIS WEEK–On Tuesday, the Bulldogs faced Holland at home after press time.
They head to Granger on Friday.
Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m.
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