Iola Middle School’s eighth-graders got defensive Monday.
The IMS girls A team scored the first nine points against visiting Santa Fe Trail, then put together an 18-0 run to 27-2 by late in the third quarter of what became a 33-7 romp.
The Mustangs disrupted passes, shots and attempts to dribble upcourt in the defensive masterpiece.
Meanwhile, Iola’s offense had several key performers.
Leading the way was Reese Curry with nine points, Alana Mader with eight and Kaysin Crusinbery with seven. Karingten Hall scored five and Bailey Crooks two.
The B team, meanwhile, allowed only single field goals in each of the four quarters of a 15-8 victory. The Mustangs led 6-2 after one quarter, 9-4 at the break and 15-6 after three periods.
Again, a balanced scoring attack was a part of the Mustang repertoire.
Maleigha Molina and Hailey Stogsdill shared high-scoring honors with four points apiece. Kinsey Schinstock added three, while LaPrincia Pulley and Crooks had two each.
Iola’s seventh-grade squads were idle because of a COVID-19 diagnosis.
Principal Brad Crusinbery said one seventh-grade squad may be able to play when the Mustangs return to the court Thursday at home against Anderson County.
