Horns split at Stewartsville
STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. — The South Nodaway girls’ basketball team picked up its 20th win of the year Tuesday night while the boys fell to 8-17 as the Longhorns split a pair of contests with Stewartsville.
The Lady Longhorns got out to a fast start and stifled the Cardinals early, pushing out to a 14-3 advantage at the end of the first quarter. By halftime, South Nodaway (20-4) led 34-13.
Entering the fourth quarter, South Nodaway held a 30-point advantage, 51-21, and cruised to the 58-35 victory.
Sophomore guard Mallory McConkey led the Lady Horns with 14 points while senior forward Allison Hilsabeck chipped in with 11.
In the boys’ contest, Stewartsville claimed an 11-7 first quarter lead, but lead just 13-12 at halftime after a defensive struggle in the second quarter.
The Cardinals pushed their advantage out to 31-27 entering the fourth quarter and ultimately prevailed 44-38.
Senior forward Jimmy Carter led all scorers with 13 points, but Stewartsville placed three in double figures, led by Blake Hayes’ 12.
The Longhorns host North Andrew in a girls-boys double-header beginning at 6 p.m. Friday to close out the regular season.
