Lady Hawks fall to Horace Maynard, win at Jefferson
The Clinton Lady Hawks split their two-game week, dropping a district matchup to Horace Maynard on Monday before responding with a dominant 47–20 road win at Jefferson Middle School on Thursday.
Despite a monster performance from Shelby Carroll, who posted an 11-point, 13-rebound double-double, Clinton came up short in a 40–28 loss to district foe Horace Maynard. Clinton trailed 23–20 before the Lady Devils used an 8–0 run to create separation in the second half.
The Lady Hawks controlled the second quarter, outscoring Horace Maynard 8–7, and battled well inside with 25 total rebounds and three blocked shots — all from Carroll. Myla Queener added eight points, Tora Beeler scored four, Ceci Brooks finished with three, and both Caroline Jones and Rae Britton chipped in a point apiece.
Clinton bounced back in emphatic fashion two days later, improving to 3–3 with a 47–20 win at Jefferson. Caroline Jones and Kailyn Martin each scored 13 points, and Clinton never trailed in the contest. A 17-0 run spanning the second and third quarters helped the Lady Hawks stretch a 20–12 lead into a commanding 32–12 halftime advantage.
Clinton tallied 15 assists on 19 made baskets, with Queener directing the offense for seven assists and nine points. Carroll again anchored the interior with six rebounds and six points. Ceci Brooks scored four, and Lilly Scheffers added two.
“The girls said they were ready to prove we’re a good team, and did exactly that tonight,” head coach Jason Love said. “It was a great all-around performance and a big win for us moving forward.”