CARTHAGE GIRLS 46, MCDONALD COUNTY 27

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage built a 20-point lead by intermission in Tuesday's convincing non-conference win over the Mustangs.

Carthage led 18-8 at the end of the first quarter and the Tigers were up 33-13 at the break.

"We came out and played one of our best halves of the season to start the game," Tigers coach Scott Moore said. "The girls played great defense, holding McDonald County to just 13 points. We coupled that with aggressive offense to secure a 20-point lead at halftime."

The hosts managed just 13 points in the second half, but their lead was never in jeopardy.

"Our shots didn't fall as well in the second half and McDonald County kept up their intensity for the full 32 minutes," Moore said. "We are still looking to put together four great quarters. The girls know that and are still looking to play their best game yet."

Kianna Yates led Carthage with 22 points. 

"Kianna Yates was the offensive catalyst tonight," Moore said. "She scored an easy 22 points in probably only 22 minutes of action. We need more players to consistently produce this weekend when we travel to the Pittsburg Tournament and face quality opponents in all three rounds."

Carthage's Lauren Choate scored six, Maggie Boyd had five and Landry Cochran added four. 

Carlie Martin scored 10 points for the Mustangs. Carlee Cooper added five points for Mac County and Megan Elwood contributed four.

-SoMo Sports Staff