By Sandy Anderberg
The Lady Broncos opened their district season at home against number two ranked Panhandle and were narrowly defeated 42-50.
The Lady Broncos played solid in the first eight minutes and led the Pantherettes by four points. Junior Kashlyn Conkin poured in nine points in the opening quarter that included two three-pointers and hit three of five free throws to lead the team to the early advantage. However, Panhandle was able to close the gap before the break taking the momentum into the locker room.
The Pantherettes were able to shut down the Lady Broncos’ outside game only allowing them two-pointers from there on out. Junior Kate Shaw stepped up from here inside position and add to the scoreboard, but it was not enough to get the win.
Shaw and Conkin led the way with 11 points each and Kennadie Cummins added eight. Kenidee Hayes had four, and Berkley Moore, Tandie Cummins, and Hayden Elam finished with two points each.
The ladies will host Quanah December 20 at 6:30 and will play in the Wildcat Classic in Littlefield over the holidays.
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