By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Crossville 61-Collinsville 50

COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— The Crossville Lady Lions defeated the Collinsville Panthers Thursday night in a crosstown rivalry game.

The first quarter was evenly matched.  As the buzzer sounded, the score was tied 10-10.  Collinsville led by two going into the half with a score of 29-27.

After intermission, Crossville came out fighting and took over the lead in the third with a score of 43-37.  They held onto their lead in the fourth to win the ballgame with a final score of 61-50.

Three Crossville Lady Lions had double digits for the night. Senior, Haley Stephens No.22, led the Lions with 16 points.  Junior, Cassidy McDaniel No.24, followed closely behind with 15 points and Senior, Lillian Hawkins No.15 finished the night with 14 points.

Three Collinsville Lady Panthers also scored in the double digits.  Junior, No.3 Aryelle Jones led with 15 points.  Freshman, No.4 Kallie Kilgore had 11 points for the night.  Following closely behind was Sophomore No.20, Trinity Garner with 10 points.