The McDonald County High School freshman girls' basketball team jumped out to an 11-1 lead after the first quarter on the way to a 42-14 win over Joplin on Jan. 6 at McDonald County High School.
McDonald County stretched its lead to 21-5 at halftime and before Joplin cut the margin to 23-12 after three quarters. The Lady Mustangs used a 19-2 advantage in the fourth quarter to steadily pull away.
Addy Mick scored 12 points and Jaylie Sanny had 10 to lead McDonald County. Rounding out the scoring for the Lady Mustangs were Grace Poland with nine points, Emily Thornton seven and Jessica Latham four.
After hosting Cassville on Jan. 9, McDonald County travels to Carthage on Jan. 19 to face the Lady Tigers. Game time is 5 p.m.
Sports on 01/12/2017