Shelbyville Dragons Gymnasium, January 30, 2018 –
The Timpson Lady Bears Varsity Basketball Team boosted their District 22 Class 2A record to 7-3 with a 52-21 conference win over the Shelbyville Lady Dragons, on Tuesday.
Eleven points in the first quarter by Lady Bear Jasmine Rogers helped Timpson take a 16-5 lead by the end of the opening period. Timpson out-paced Shelbyville 14-2 in the second stanza and to a 30-7 advantage in to the locker room at halftime.
Two 3-point bombs by Sara Duke helped the Lady Bears outscore the Lady Dragons 13-5 in the third frame and take a 43-12 lead in to the final period of play.
Shelbyville got a 3-pointer, from each Kenzie Murry and Jasmine Osby, which helped the Lady Dragons keep pace with the Lady Bears in the final period. Each team scored nine points in the fourth stanza and Timpson took the 52-21 district win.
Timpson was led by Jasmine Rogers with 17 points. Teammate Jaycee Campbell scored 9, Sara Duke 8, McKenzie Burgay 6, Lairea Braddock 5, Keria Deckard 5, and Claire Johnson scored two points.
Shelbyville was led by Kouja Gates with 7, Kenzie Murry 6, Jasmine Osby 3, TyKevia Blount 2, JaKaitlon Bolton 2, and Faith Ridgeway scored one point.
Timpson, Coached by Joshua Jourden, has clinched one of the four district playoff spots. The Lady Bears have a 22-7 overall record and are ranked number 23 among 2A schools.
Timpson will host the Woden Lady Eagles on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 6 p.m.
According to MaxPreps, Shelbyville is slated for a bye on Friday.
