Lady Broncos named Area Champions

By Sandy Anderberg

The Lady Broncos grabbed another gold ball in their Area win over New Home last week at the Waylon Baptist Gym in Plainview. The ladies persevered in a defensive matchup and earned the 43-31 win.

Juniors Kashlyn Conkin and Kenidee Hayes teamed up for 27 points that included four three-pointers and hitting eleven of fourteen from the bonus line. Conkin led all scorers with 15 points.

The Lady Broncos jumped all over the Lady Leopards out of the gate and earned an eight-point lead in the first eight minutes. A slow-shooting second quarter only allowed the Lady Broncos five points, but did not hinder what they had planned offensively to maintain their lead to get the win. Hayes drained a three in the third and Berkley Moore converted all four of her free throws, and Kate Shaw hit both shots from the bonus as well to secure their lead.

The final period of play saw only two field goals from Hayes and Shaw, but the Lady Leopards sent Conkin to the line six times where she was able to add nine points to the Lady Bronco lead.

Shaw finished with seven points and Moore and Kennadie Cummins put in four each. Gracie Ellis added one free throw to the win.