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By Guest Columnist Renee Andrews
ZEBULON - The Lady Pirates are off to an exciting and undefeated start of the hoops season with four successive wins, including their first Region game on the road. Sophomores Lauren Duncan and Aaliyah Williams put up 20 points and 14 points, respectively, against Strong Rock Christian Academy in a preseason scrimmage resulting in a final score of 58-31.
Young players again provided excellent play in the 58-38 win over the Spalding Jaguars. Lauren Duncan rang 17 points and freshman, Kristen Beckham contributed 15 points and dominated the boards with 11 rebounds. Lauren Duncan was again instrumental in the win against the Northgate Vikings, scoring 19 points in an impressive 56-27 win.
In their first game of Region play against Greene County on the road earlier this month, the Lady Pirates again prevailed, winning by a score of 57-50 in an exciting game that was won in overtime play. Lauren Duncan and senior, Shaqueri Talmadge contributed 16 points each, with sophomore, Latoya King adding 14 more. “We are off to a great start!” commented head coach Helen Akins. “I am so proud of the girls and their efforts. We have great leadership and young players that are stepping up to meet challenges.”
You can see the Lady Pirates in action on the road Tuesday, December 13th @ Monticello. The next home game is against rival Lamar County at home on Friday, December 16th. Friday night game times for home games are 4:00 pm for JV Girls, 5:30 pm for JV Boys, 7:00 for Varsity Girls and 8:30 pm for Varsity Boys.
[Note from the Editor: This article was submitted December 8, 2011 and could not be uploaded until today due to unforseen circumstances.]
