Independence 51, Liberty 21
Coal City – Independence held county rival Liberty scoreless in the opening frame, securing a 51-21 victory Monday in Coal City.
Harmony Mills led Indy with 12 points while Bella Green netted eight.
Chloe McGhee led Liberty with 17 points in the loss.
L: 0 3 4 14 – 21
I: 12 11 18 10 – 51
Liberty
Kristen Miller 4, Chloe McGhee 17
Independence
Jenna Harvey 6, Makaila Bolen 6, Harmony Mills 12, Mackenzie Cadle 2, Bailee Bolen 2, Bella Green 8, Kamryn Wooten 4, Alli Hypes 7, Sarah Billings 4
Jefferson Christian 64, Mercer Christian 59
A slow start doomed Mercer Christian Monday as it fell 64-59 at Jefferson Christian.
The Cavaliers scored just three points in the opening quarter but rebounded with 28 in the second frame to lead 31-25 at halftime but faded down the stretch.
Bailee Martin led the Cavaliers with 24 points in the loss while Ella Botts added 13 and Karis Trump 12.
MC: 3 28 13 15 – 59
JC: 13 12 20 19 – 64
Mercer Christian
Karis Trump 12, Ella Botts 13, Abby Tufts 1, Bailee Martin 24, Kayley Trump 5, Abby Greer 2, Kaitlyn Nestor 2
Jefferson Christian
V. Wall 9, G. Steele 2, P. Dunbar 24, E. Shirey 9, A. Reed 20
