Tuesday, February 23, 2021
By Kyle Troutman editor@monett-times.com
Pierce Citys Chelsey Puckett unleashes a 3-point shot at the halftime buzzer to put the Lady Eagles up 30-22 at the break. Pierce City defeated Purdy 48-36 and will travel to Miller today for the district semifinals. Kyle Troutman/editor@monett-times.com
Puckett bucket at halftime buzzer motivates Lady Eagles to win
A 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer on Monday was all the motivation Pierce City needed on Monday to push ahead for a quarterfinal district tournament win over Purdy, 48-36.
Chelsey Puckett popped the shot from beyond the arc, giving the Lady Eagles a 30-22 advantage at the break, the tightest scoreline for the remainder of the game.
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.