By Kyle Roberts
Ruston High head coach Meredith Graf was pleased Wednesday night with her team’s overall effort in a 61-45 win over Booker T. Washington in Shreveport despite being a little short-handed.
“Tonight was one of the best nights we have had in a while,” Graf said. “We were focused, played hard for four quarters, did the little things well, and communicated. I’m really liked our team’s energy tonight despite having three players out with the flu.”
After trailing 12-11 after the first quarter, Ruston would fight back to lead 27-23 at the half. In the third quarter, the Lady Bearcats would outscore the Lady Lions 23-5 to cruise to the win.
Senior Jaliyah McWain led Ruston with 15 points, while junior Kiersynce McNeal finished with 13 points.
Senior Zaccheya Jackson added 12 points for Ruston in the win.
The Lady Bearcats now get a small break for the Christmas holidays before heading to the West Monroe tournament on Thursday, Dec. 28.
“It was a great way to end before heading into our five-day Christmas break,” Graf said. “Hopefully we will come back rested and recovered.”
