Romp was exactly what the Cannon County Lionettes did in their first gameof the Sundrop Romp Basketball Tournament at Boyd Christian School. The
Lionettes held their first round opponent, the Monterey Lady Wildcats to
one field goal in the entire game en route to a 48-8 score. The Lady Cats
scored 6 of the 8 points off of free throws. Lindsey Reed led the way
with 12 points. The Lionettes advanced to play Cumberland County Monday
afternoon. The Lady Jets fell behind by double figures early in the game
but after out rebounding and outplaying the Lionettes post players, the
Lady Jets were not only able to tie the ball game but to take the lead.
Abbey Sissom took over the fourth quarter and helped the Lionettes escape
with a win 53-50. The Lady Jets went 0 for 7 in the fourth quarter while
Sissom led the way with 21 points. Ashley Basham and Jordan Hollis added
10 points each in the win. With the two wins the Lionettes are 11-2 with
their next game in the Tournament on Thursday,
The Cannon County Boys basketball team went into the Sundrop Romp
Basketball Tournament desperately needing a win. Monday night the Lions
played with enough desire to earn a win over the Middle Tennessee Heat
74-52 The Lions led by Jarrett Melton’s 17 points hit 27 of 54 from the
field. Cory Henley added 10. The Lions are now 4 and 8 headed into the
second round of the tourney where they will play Cumberland County tonight
at 7:00 at Boyd Christian School Broadcast will start at 6:45 with the tipoff scheduled for 7 on AM/1540, FM/96.7 WBRY
