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11-5A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Rowlett, Sachse pick up first victories of the season
By DEVIN HASSON, dhasson@starlocalnews.com
Rowlett and Sachse each walked away winners for the first time of the young season on Tuesday.
The Eagles overcame a midgame slump to hold off Mesquite in a 59-48 victory.
Rowlett took a 34-28 lead into halftime but scored only five points in the third quarter. Still, despite the Skeeters creeping closer, the Eagles still led and then got the offense back on track with 20 points in the fourth quarter to pull away.
Taylee Alexander scored 16 points, Dominique Oliver had 15 points and Harlie Greer chipped in with 13.
Rowlett had opened the season with a 62-41 loss to Plano.
The Eagles will compete in the Lady Jaguar Tournament on Thursday through Saturday and then play on the road at McKinney Boyd on Tuesday.
Sachse got off to a strong start and then held on late en route to a 49-43 victory over Berkner on Tuesday to even its record at 1-1.
The Mustangs were red-hot coming out of the gates, racing to a 27-9 lead after the first quarter. That lead swelled to 22 points by halftime, but the Rams did not go quietly. They outscored Sachse 18-7 in the final eight minutes, but the comeback effort fell short.
Monica Dorsey scored 14 points, while Cynthia Matthews chipped in with seven.
The Mustangs are scheduled to compete in the Allen Lady Eagle Hoopfest starting on Thursday before returning home to host Frisco Centennial on Friday.
The Eagles overcame a midgame slump to hold off Mesquite in a 59-48 victory.
Rowlett took a 34-28 lead into halftime but scored only five points in the third quarter. Still, despite the Skeeters creeping closer, the Eagles still led and then got the offense back on track with 20 points in the fourth quarter to pull away.
Taylee Alexander scored 16 points, Dominique Oliver had 15 points and Harlie Greer chipped in with 13.
Rowlett had opened the season with a 62-41 loss to Plano.
The Eagles will compete in the Lady Jaguar Tournament on Thursday through Saturday and then play on the road at McKinney Boyd on Tuesday.
Sachse got off to a strong start and then held on late en route to a 49-43 victory over Berkner on Tuesday to even its record at 1-1.
The Mustangs were red-hot coming out of the gates, racing to a 27-9 lead after the first quarter. That lead swelled to 22 points by halftime, but the Rams did not go quietly. They outscored Sachse 18-7 in the final eight minutes, but the comeback effort fell short.
Monica Dorsey scored 14 points, while Cynthia Matthews chipped in with seven.
The Mustangs are scheduled to compete in the Allen Lady Eagle Hoopfest starting on Thursday before returning home to host Frisco Centennial on Friday.
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