By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Pisgah 70-Plainview 43

PISGAH, Ala.— The Plainview Lady Bears (8-16) fell to the top-seeded Pisgah Lady Eagles 70-43 in the semifinal round of the Class 3A, Area 14 tournament Monday night.

The Lady Eagles jumped to the early lead in the first 17-5. They maintained their lead throughout the rest of the game.  Going into the half, the Lady Bears trailed 35-22.  At the end of the third, Pisgah broadened their lead to 58-31. As the final buzzer sounded, the Lady Eagles defeated the Bears, 70-43.

Anabelle Brown led Plainview with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Jacey Bell also scored in double digits with 12 points.

The Pisgah Lady Eagles will face the Sylvania Lady Rams in the area tournament final, Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at Pisgah High School.