By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Fort Payne 65-Scottsboro 44

ALBERTVILLE, Ala.— The Fort Payne Lady Wildcats met the Scottsboro Lady Wildcats in the first round of the Class 6A, Area 13 Tournament Monday night.  Fort Payne defeated Scottsboro 65-44.

Fort Payne took the early lead in the first quarter, 20-15 and maintained the lead throughout the second quarter. They went into intermission with a 12-point advantage.

During the second half, Fort Payne had full control of the game sometimes having as large as a 20-point advantage over Scottsboro.  At the end of 3, Fort Payne led 54-38 and finished the fourth with a victory and final score of 65-44.

Junior No.11, Nykeia McElrath led the Lady Wildcats with seven rebounds and 18 points. Seniors, No.12 Sheldonna Chappell and No.14 Drew Stiefel each scored 12 points and both had 6 rebounds.

Fort Payne will face the top-seeded Albertville Lady Aggies Thursday night for the final at 6 p.m at Albertville High School.