It was a matchup of two District 8-AA women’s basketball players that not only have huge impacts on their respective teams but also have a bright future throughout the remainder of this season and beyond. The Lionettes behind Maleah Scott staged a comeback took over in the fourth quarter and won over Harli Smith and York Institute 51-48. Scott got the better scoring statistic between the two scoring 29 to Smith’s 27. Smith fouled out of the game. Lionettes took over the lead 44-43 midway through the fourth quarter. With 3 seconds left Cannon went to the free throw line but missed the free throw with the score 49-48. Anna Grace Sissom secured the win getting the key rebound off that free throw miss and laid it in. York missed a desperation shot at the buzzer to give the Lionettes at 51-48 win. Lionettes are 3-6 overall and now 1-3 in District 8-AA play.
The Lions are heading into the Christmas break winless in the District standings. Tuesday night in Jamestown the Lions were able to keep up with the York Dragons through out most of the game, despite the fact that York maintained a somewhat comfortable lead. Cannon had too many turnovers throughout the game that would spark runs by the Dragons. York led by as many as 11 at halftime, the Lions were able to make a small cut in that lead at the end of the third quarter beforeYork picked up the win by 14 64-50. Trey Fann led all scorers for Cannon with 16.
