COFFEYVILLE — Iola Middle School’s eighth-grade girls squad had its defense clicking from start to finish.
The Ponies led 13-6 after one quarter, then allowed only four points after that in a 25-10 victory.
“Defensively, the girls were very good tonight,” Iola head coach Marty Taylor said. “We are still missing a lot of easy shots, but the effort is very good.”
Toni Macha led the way for Iola with nine points and nine rebounds. Sydney Wade added eight points, six rebounds and six assists. Riley Murry pulled in a whopping 17 rebounds to go with three points. Taylor Stout chipped in with two points and six boards; Brook Storrer two points and two rebounds and Lexi Heslop one point and five rebounds.
The Coffeyville seventh-graders defeated Iola 29-10, breaking open a 9-4 lead after one quarter with a 16-2 run over the second and third periods.
“The girls did a better job tonight,” Taylor said. “We have to get tougher and more physical, but they are getting there.”
Scout Rush led the seventh-grade Pony squad with four points and two rebounds. Colbi Riley and Karly McGuffin each had two points and four rebounds. Macayla Bycroft scored two points.
Coffeyville also won the B team contest 25-9. Bycroft scored four points to lead Iola. Savannah McCulley added three and Addy Prather had two.
Iola hosts Independence Thursday.
IMS eighth-graders win in romp
