EMPORIA — Southern Coffey County High’s boys and girls wrapped up Lyon County League action on a winning note Saturday. THE SCC boys trailed Madison 15-14 late in the second quarter when Aaron True connected from 3-point range to trigger a 9-0 run. IN GIRLS action, Southern Coffey County were tied with Marais des Cygnes Valley 7-7 before outscoring the Trojans 17-11 in the second period. The lead swelled to 31-22 by the end of the third quarter.
The boys broke open a tight game in the second quarter and rolled from there to a 51-42 win over Madison.
The girls also utilized a strong second quarter to pull ahead of Marais des Cygnes Valley in a 45-30 win.
The victories gave both teams seventh place in their respective sides of the tournament, held in Emporia. The schools resume regular season action Tuesday at home against Crest.
The Titans led 23-15 at the break and turned on the jets in the third quarter, outscoring Madison 16-9 in the frame. The lead grew to as much as 17 in the second half.
True led Southern Coffey County (4-10 overall and 2-8 in Lyon County League) with 13 points, followed by Josiah Witteman and Walker Harrod with 12 apiece.
Kalyn Deal led SCC with 11 points, followed by Sarah Webb and Miranda Alumbaugh with eight apiece. Martyna Hegwald and Brittne Brite both scored six and Breanna Isch had four. Isch also had 10 rebounds, while Hegwald had seven rebounds and five steals. Webb had seven rebounds and three assists.
“We finished the week on a positive note,” Lady Titan coach Jeff True said. “We had a good balance of scoring from the girls. We did a better job of moving the ball on offense, and our defensive intensity was good.
“Kalyn came off the bench and gave us some good minutes at the guard spot,” True continue.
Abby Phillps scored 15 to pace the Trojans.
The SCC squads host Crest on Tuesday.
Southern Coffey County squads win
