ELIZABETHTOWN –Sampson Middle built a 15-4 halftime lead en route to a 27-16 victory Tuesday over Elizabethtown Middle in a girls basketball scrimmage.
Alexus Mitchell tossed in 2 first-half baskets and threw in 3 more baskets in the third quarter to lead the Elizabethtown scoring with 10 points. Tinyuah Rhodie pumped in a basket and a free throw in the fourth quarter for the Lady Cougars.
The Lady Cougars will host Bladenboro Thursday in their Bladen Five Middle School Conference opener.
ELIZABETHTOWN (16) – Brianna Phillips, Destinee Blake, Tinyuah Rhodie 3, Alzarich Rhodie, Laura Davison, Kaleigh Raynor 2, Levach Johnson, Ashely Leon, Alexus Mitchell 10, Armani Capain, Rankie Lennon, Carlie West 1, Chelsee Herring.