Basketball splits at Woodland

The Oran Junior High School girls basketball teams split their contests last night at Woodland High School.  The 7th grade won in comeback fashion 13-11.  The 8th grade was unable to make up a half time deficit and lost 49-25.

The younger Eagles trailed 6-4 after one, but outscored the Cardinals 9-5 in the second to pick up the 2 point win.

Hannah Boshell and Grace Davis each scored 4. Rylee Boshell had 3 and Hope Woodfin added 2.

Oran was 1-4 (25%) at the free throw line.

Coach Ethan Evans said, "We got off to a slow start but picked it up in the 2nd quarter. The defense and rebounding was outstanding. I am very proud of their effort."

The 8th grade team found itself down 32-7 at the half.  They were able to cut the margin by 1 in the second half.

Mallory Lowes had 15 to lead the Eagles, including 7 of 10 from the line.  Grace Davis added 4 points.  Hannah Boshell, Alyssa Spane and Woodfin each chipped in 2.

They were 7 of 13 from the charity stripe for 54%.

"We dug ourselves a hole in the first half that we couldn't come back from. I was pleased that the girls didn't give up and actually out scored them in the 2nd half," said Evans.

The seventh grade is now 5-0, the eighth is now 3-3.

The teams will be back in action on Monday at 6 pm, when they host girls basketball newcomer, Bloomfield.