After what one might think would be an emotionally and physically draining semi-final loss to the Lady Bees of Upperman Friday night. The Cannon County Lionettes put the loss in the back of their minds and got back to the business at hand. The Lionettes faced the Smith County Lady Owls Saturday in the first game of the consolation/championship day. The Lionettes turned up the defensive pressure and caused several Lady Owl turnovers and by halftime led 32-13. Cannon County would add one more team to the 30 and under club bringing a total of now 7 teams the Lionettes have held to 30 points or less this season. Abbey Sissom paced the Lionettes in double figures with 20 as Cannon County grabbed their 25th win of the year 54-29 and third place in the District tournament. Other scores in District 8-AA. Another classic back and forth battle between Upperman and Livingston saw Livingston win the girls championship 35-33.
Upperman’s boys pulled away early in their consolation game against Smith County winning it 68-52
