BA girls split weekend action

Published 6:00 am Tuesday, January 10, 2006

CLINTON, La. — Sophomore guard Betsy Lynch fired in a game-high32 points Saturday to lead the Brookhaven Academy Lady Cougars to a61-44 District 4-AA win over the Silliman Institute Lady Wildcats.Lynch also grabbed 4 rebounds, made 3 steals and had 4 assists.

In the Friday’s game, Natchez Trinity knocked off Brookhaven46-32, led by Mallory Archer’s 15 points.

Oak Forest invades Brookhaven Academy Tuesday night for districtaction.

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Brookhaven 61, Silliman 44

With the win, Coach Barry Gray’s Lady Cougars improved to 16-8on the season and 5-2 in district play.

Contributing to the Brookhaven win with 11 points, including 3treys, was Maddie Allen. Kelli Snider pulled down 6 reboundsfollowed by Kellie Brady with 4 rebounds.

Cameron Kline and Mary Kennedy netted 9 points apiece forSilliman.

Natchez Trinity 42, Brookhaven 32

In the Friday loss, Drew Holland Tigner and Lynch led the LadyCougars with 12 points apiece. Tigner also grabbed 6 rebounds andmade 4 steals. Brady pulled down 4 rebounds.

Mallory Archer netted 15 points for Trinity.

At halftime, Trinity held a slim 21-20 lead over Brookhaven. Inthe second half, Trinity outscored Brookhaven 30-12 for thewin.

Junior high action

Silliman’s girls knocked off Brookhaven 34-22 Saturdayafternoon. Nicole Smith paced the Lady Cougars (13-2, 6-1) with 10points.

Camille Brian had 13 points for the Lady Wildcats.

In Friday’s game, Brookhaven whipped Trinity 37-19.

Leading Brookhaven with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 10 steals wasSmith. Kristin Kimble also netted 8 points. Hannah Hickman followedwith 7 points.