Even though the Cannon County Lionettes closed the first night of the Mitch Wilson State Farm Cannon County Classic, they couldn’t close the game on the floor with a win. Leading most of the contest by a comfortable margin and showing signs that they were improving on what they lacked in the loss against Warren County, the Lionettes looked like they had a great chance to pick up the second win of the season. That however slipped away in the fourth quarter as Grundy County got hot from behind the three point arc and controlled the boards in a 64-59 win over the Lionettes. Three Grundy County players scored double figures. Cannon was led in scoring by Maleah Scott who’s hard work under the basket netted 18 points, while Kelly Davis scored 16. Hailey Mooneyham and Samantha Gaither each finished with 9 The Cannon County Lions used deadly three point shooting to open up a sizeable lead on the Grundy County boys team. Briar Jakes and Charlie Parrish hit from deep three point territory and Cannon’s defense shut down the Yellowjacket offense to lead 43-18 at half. Second half Brandon Miles and Lane Willis got into the three point groove as Cannon rolled to a 70-40 win over Grundy and improved their record to 3-2. Jakes ended with 14 while Austin Martin had 11. Parrish finished with 9.
Both teams will close out the Classic tonight with games against Cookeville. Tipoff is slated to start at 6:30 and can be heard live on WBRY Radio
