Kendall Lambeth poured in 20 points to lead Bladenboro to a 32-20 Bladen Five Middle School Conference girls’ basketball victory over visiting Tar Heel Thursday.
The Lady Bulldogs edged in front 4-3 in the first quarter, and Lambeth’s outside shooting keyed a 14-4 run that vaulted Bladenboro to an 18-7 halftime lead.
Bladenboro outscored the Lady Panthers 14-13 in the second half. Cassie Singletary tossed in 7 points for the Lady Bulldogs.
Conner Brisson topped the Tar Heel scoring with 12 points, and teammates Claudia Reyes and Jasmine Munoz added 4 points each.
Bladenboro improved to 1-1 with the victory. Tar Heel dropped to 0-2.
Tar Heel (20) – Indra Rodriguez, Conner Brisson 12, Mireya Sandoval, Tyneshia David, Cheyenne Lewis, Richalle Maldonado, Itzel Zuniga, Claudia Reyes 4, Jasmine Munoz 4, Arely Alanzo, Jessica Labra, Selena Osonia, Victory Crawford, Brigrot Zuniga.
Bladenboro (32) – Elixis Carrathers, Kendall Lambeth 20, Callie Lewis, Jordan Benson 1, NeQuasia Lennon, Erica Storms, Alyssa Ruffin, Cassie Singletary 7, Cadee Bryan, Szkharia Whitfield, Jada Lofton 2, Kierra Hines 2, Mahailiyana, De’Ja McNeil.
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