ROSSTON - Strong’s girls downed Dermott 49-46 on Thursday to advance to the championship game of the 1A 8 District Tournament, hosted by Nevada High School.
WOODLAWN - Parkers Chapel coach Justin Welch said his Lady Trojans “gutted out” a win, 45-33 at Woodlawn on Friday. The Lady Trojans improved to 16-4 overall and 5-0 in 2A 8 play while the Lady Bears slipped to 9-10, 2-3.
Strong has boasted a youthful squad the past two seasons. The youth returns for its senior season this year as the Lady Bulldogs aim for postseason action.
PARKERS CHAPEL - Parkers Chapel’s girls finished third in the Mount St. Mary’s Tournament and were runners-up in a tournament at Magnet Cove. Third time s the charm for the Lady Trojans, who beat Taylor 50-41 to claim the championship of the inaugural Holiday Tournament on Friday.