The Cannon County Lions and Lionettes are headed in the opposite directions after opening round play in the Warren County Sundrop Romp Christmas Tournament Thursday night. With the first round taking place at home in the Robert A Harris Gymnasium, the Cannon County Lions met the Wilson Central Wildcats on the floor for the first game. The Lions continued to struggle shooting the ball throughout the four quarters, however were able to stay in the game against the Wildcats. The Lions were able to get as close as 5 points behind in the third quarter until another big run by the Wildcats put the game away. The Lions fell to 7-5 on the year with a 52-34 loss to Wilson Central. Jarrett Melton was the only Lions ballplayer with double figures as he scored 13. The Lionettes put the upset loss they suffered to Warren County in the back of their minds and went out and handled business in their opening round game against Grundy County. Abbey Sissom rebounded with 25 points to lead the Lionettes to a 71-40 scorching of the Grundy County Lady Jackets. Madison Walkup scored 10 points in her first start of the season Cannon’s record improves to 11-1. Cannon County Lionettes will move to the winners bracket of the tournament and play this afternoon at 4:30 at Warren County High School while the boys slip to the losers bracket for a game today at Morrison School at 6:00. WBRY AM-1540/FM96.7 will carry the Cannon County Lionettes game at Warren County High School this afternoon at 4:15 with the Coaches Corner 4:30 for the tipoff. The game can also be heard on wbry.com
