The Cannon County Lionettes brought home one of many hopeful championship trophies Friday night at the Trousdale County Holiday Tournament in
Hartsville. The Championship game featured a matchup of two District 8-AA
teams in Cannon County and Smith County. The Lady Owls challenged the
Lionettes through three quarters before Cannon County distanced themselves
in the fourth quarter going 10 of 11 in the final period to win 59-41.
Abbey Sissom was named most outstanding player of the tournament and led
all scorers with 24 points. Joanna Young finished with 12 points before
fouling out of the game.Young was named to the All tournament team as was
Lindsey Reed and Jordan Hollis.
The Cannon County Lions fell to 6 and 12 on the year after failing once
again to show up in the fourth quarter. The Lions shot a poor 3 of 12
from the field in the final quarter and allowed the Lancaster Christian
Knights pick up the win 57-50 in the fifth place game of the Trousdale
County Holiday Tournament. Cory Henley was the lone double figure scorer
with 11 points. Both Cannon teams will start the 2012 year at home
Tuesday night playing Warren County at 6:00
