MELVERN — A spirited comeback for Southern Coffey County High’s girls came up just short Tuesday.
The Lady Titans trailed host Marais des Cygnes Valley by as many as 17 points early in the fourth quarter.
“We had several opportunities to cut their lead to four or five with a minute to go, but couldn’t get any closer,” SCC head coach Jeff True said.
Marais des Cygnes held on for a 47-40 victory.
The loss drops Southern Coffey County to 3-4 on the season.
“We gave up way too many offensive rebounds in the first half,” True said. “We did a much better job in the second half. I was proud of the girls’ effort.”
Marais des Cygnes led 14-8 after one quarter and 30-17 at halftime. The lead was 41-24 by the end of the third period.
Breanna Isch was a one-man wrecking crew for the Lady Titans, scoring a career-high 23 points with eight rebounds and four steals. Brittne Brite added eight points and seven rebounds. Kalyn Deal had four assists.
Brittany Kramer scored 13 and Morgan Coffman 11 for the Trojans.
Southern Coffey County prevailed, 20-16, in junior varsity play. Amber Emmons and Carolyn Vanderman each had six points. Kaitlyn Meats followed with four.
The Lady Titans travel to Waverly on Friday.
