KFDM COOP Posted November 21, 2009 Report Posted November 21, 2009 Lady Bobcats can H-F in Bulldog ClassicGabriel PruettThe Orange LeaderNEDERLAND — The Orangefield Lady Bobcats are well on their way to the championship game at the 2009 Nederland Lady Bulldogs Classic.The Lady Bobcats (4-0) after taking down 21-3A rival Hamshire-Fannett Friday afternoon, 53-35.The first half was not exactly what Orangefield coach Chris Jost had in mind but the second half was all Lady Bobcats.Orangefield, led by Marissa Wyatt’s 13 points, were up 22-18 at the break but then outscored the Lady Longhorns 12-7 in the third period and 17-10 in the fourth.It was once again all about the defense for the Lady Bobcats who forced 34 Hamshire-Fannett turnovers in the game.Ashton Wagner was all over the place with nine steals to go with her four points while Wyatt added five and Aimee Scales had three steals. Scales also finished with 10 points and five rebounds.Rebecca Higginbotham and Kacy Juneau each had six points.The Lady Bobcats also did a nice job taking care of the basketball in the second half after giving up 13 turnovers in the first half.Orangefield only had five turnovers in the entire second half to push past the Lady Longhorns.The Lady Longhorns led the Lady Bobcats 9-8 after the first period before Orangefield outscored Hamshire-Fannett 14-9 in the second.Megan Burton scored five points in the second for Orangefield while Scales added nine as the Lady Bobcats grabbed the lead into the break.Scales and Higginbotham each scored another four points in the third.It was Wyatt’s turn in the fourth as she scored nine points in the game’s final eight minutes.Wyatt drained a three-point and hit two other shots to go with two free throws as the Lady Bobcats continue to pull away.The Lady Bobcats out-rebounded the Lady Longhorns 20-18 and were 15-for-24 from the free throw line.The Lady Bobcats will now face East Chambers at 10:30 a.m. Saturday for the right to play in the championship game.East Chambers defeated West Orange-Stark 54-41 to have the opportunity to place Orangefield.On Thursday the Lady Mustangs toppled Beaumont Kelly 54-42.Point guard Demetrius Heard poured out 23 points, grabbed seven rebounds, dished off five assists and swiped four steals. Forward Ryshanequa Winbush contributed a big double-double, totaling 19 points while hauling down 10 rebounds and swiping seven steals.The Vidor Lady Pirates continue to make strides as the took down 20-4A rival Little Cypress-Mauriceville 56-42 Friday.Vidor will now face Beaumont Kelly at 9 a.m. Saturday. Kelly defeated Lumberton 61-52. Host Nederland also downed Silsbee Friday 34-28.
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