Saturday, January 16, 2021
By Kyle Troutman editor@monett-times.com
Pierce Citys Leslie Jones puts up a shot over Purdys Kinsley Mattingly during Pierce Citys 52-37 win on the road Thursday. Kyle Troutman/editor@monett-times.com
Lady Eagles come into own as conference play nears
A fast start from Pierce City allowed the team to hang on to a late lead and pick up a road win Thursday at Purdy.
The Lady Eagles, 6-9, led 29-15 at halftime, and while Purdy turned up the heat in the final quarter, the lead never dipped into single-digits and the Lady Eagles ruled the nest, 52-37.