Hallsville Bobcats Gymnasium on Monday, February 20, 2023 –
The Tenaha Lady Tigers won a Texas UIL Region III Quarterfinal win over the McLeod Longhorns on Monday by a 63-18 score. Tenaha is now 33-2. McLeod finished their season at 22-12.
The Lady Tigers went on a 13-0 run by the end of the first quarter. They outpaced McLeod 22-4 in the second period and took a 35-4 lead into the locker room at the midway break. By the end of the third stanza Tenaha held a 52-8 point advantage. The Lady Tigers were able to outscore the Lady Longhorns 11-10 in the final frame to earn the 63-18 final score win.
Kayanna Cox led THS with 27 points and teammate Tiyanna Dagley chipped in 14 points. McLeod was led by Chassie Gryder with 10 points.
The Lady Tigers will play Martin's Mill in the Region III semifinals at a 6 p.m. on Friday February 24 at Athens High School. Should they win they will next play in the Region III finals at noon in Athens on Saturday.
