Sophomore Caroline James scored 11 points and freshman Alivia Lee added eight and the Cedar Creek defense held Choudrant in check as the Lady Cougars were able to pull out a 43-28 win against its Lincoln Parish neighbor at the Choudrant High School Gym Tuesday night.
“We played well tonight,” said Cedar Creek Head Coach Katie Hall. “Our defense was really good and we were able to keep them out of a rhythm. We hit some outside shots early that really got us going.
“We emphasized trying to get some paint touches against their zone. We have been settling for too many outside shots, but we were more patient tonight. I was proud of that.”
Olivia Underwoond and Leah Sutherland each connected on three-pointers in the opening quarter as the Lady Cougars (8-7) jumped out to the early lead. Sutherland added another three-pointer in the second quarter while James scored four as Creek continued its lead into the lockerroom.
“Caroline James played really well for us on both ends,” said Hall. “These girls were tired. It’s midterms and these girls just don’t sleep. But we found a way to get a win. They all need a break.”
Ainsley Riley led Creek in the third quarter with four points although the Lady Cougars just netted a total of seven points in the frame.
However, Creek pulled away in the fourth quarter thanks to hitting four three-pointers – two by Lee and one each by James and Underwood.
Sadie Jones led Choudrant (8-13) with 12 points while Reese Brown added nine.
