WAVERLY — Southern Coffey County High’s girls hit high gear after halftime Monday, earning a 57-38 win over Marmaton Valley to open the Class 1A-I Substate Tournament.
The Wildcats got the early jump, leading 14-9 after one quarter before SCC took the lead, 24-21, at halftime.
The Lady Titans outscored Marmaton Valley, 16-4, in the third period to take control.
Breanna Isch was the primary catalyst for the victors, scoring 17 points to go with 10 rebounds, a career-high seven assists and four steals. Kalyn Deal scored seven of her nine points in the fourth quarter. She also had five assists. Brittne Brite added six rebounds.
Kaitlyn Ensminger scored 11 to pace Marmaton Valley. Ashlynn Pinkerton followed with 10 and Misty Storrer scored eight.
With the win, SCC (7-14) returns to Waverly at 7:30 p.m. Friday to take on top seed Marais des Cygnes Valley (17-2). The winner advances to the substate title game at 6 p.m. Saturday.
The loss ends Marmaton Valley’s season at 3-17.
In boys action, Marmaton Valley fell to host Waverly, 74-42. No further statistics were available.
The Wildcat boys end the year with a 3-17 mark as well.
THE YATES Center High girls saw their season come to an end with a 48-40 road loss to Pleasanton.
The Wildcats end the season with a 7-14 mark.
Pleasanton (13-7) takes on Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan Thursday in substate semifinal action at Yates Center, the host site.
