BLADENBORO – West Bladen built a 13-6 lead then held on for a 13-10 non-conference jayvee girls basketball victory over Clinton Friday.
Xia Phair tossed in a basket and a free throw in the first period for the Lady Knights. Freshman Whitney McLean and Azillyah McDonald threw in baskets to put West Bladen up 7-2 at the quarter break.
Phair, freshman Makayla Wright and Kirsten Warrick connected for third quarter baskets as the West Bladen lead grew to 13-6.
Coach Wade Pait’s Lady Knights were led by Xia Phair with 5 points. West Bladen, now 2-3, will host Whiteville Friday night.
Clinton 2 4 0 4 – 10
West Bladen 7 0 6 0 – 13
WEST BLADEN (18) – Kia Lewis, Xia Phair 5, Cassi Humphrey, Makayla Wright 2, Azillyah McDonald 2, Fabiola Sandoval, Kirsten Warrick 2, Whitney McLean 2, Anasia Baxley, Anniya Phillips.