The Lady Marshals hosted Calloway County in their final regular season district game and with the 50-37 win, earned a 6-0 sweep this season over district opponents. They claim the #1 seed in the 4th District Tournament and will play Murray. Christian Fellowship and Calloway County will make up the other semi-final. Marshall County is host to this year’s tournament Feb. 20-23.
Off to a great start against Calloway County, the Lady Marshals took an 18-7 lead after the first quarter and led by as many as 13 in the half. Eight first half points by Mia Teague that included two three-pointers led the Lady Marshals and seven from Chevelle Henson gave them a 23-17 halftime lead.
A 13-0 run opened the second half for the Lady Marshals with scoring coming from Henson with six points and a basket each by Georgia Hall and Laken Schroader to stretch the lead to 16 points. The lead grew to 21 points before ending the third quarter up 42-24.
Leading by 21 again in the fourth quarter, the Lady Lakers cut the lead back on three three-pointers, two from Jaycee Crouch and one by Jaiden Couch. While neither team made many trips to the free throw line, the Lady Marshals struggled in the quarter hitting just 2-of-8 but the big lead to start the final frame was enough to hold onto the 13-point win.
Henson led in scoring with 15 points and Crouch led Calloway County with 12.
The Lady Marshals will wrap up the regular season with two games next week. Tuesday, Feb. 14 they will travel to Webster County then host Union County on Feb. 16.
Marshall County 18 5 19 8 – 50
Calloway County 7 10 7 13 – 37
Marshall County (14-13): Chevelle Henson 15, Mia Teague 10, Laken Schroader 9, Georgia Hall 8, Peyton Weitlauf 5, Amelia Boone 3
Calloway County (6-17): Jaycee Crouch 12, Jaiden Couch 10, Sayler Lowe 10, Addi Schumacher 3, Lexi McClure 2
