Ladies overpower Peaster

By Paul Gaudette on Tuesday, December 26, 2023
  • Lady Lion Olivia Salyer edges past Peaster Greyhound defense while teammate Adriana Rosalez tries to break free of a defender to help. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo
    Lady Lion Olivia Salyer edges past Peaster Greyhound defense while teammate Adriana Rosalez tries to break free of a defender to help. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

    The Lady Lions secured their first district win Tuesday, Dec. 19 with a 34-29 victory over Peaster.

    “It was such a big win for us,” said Lady Lions head basketball coach Kim Perez. “We were limited with numbers once again but everyone stepped up and we took care of business.”

    Olivia Salyer led scoring with 12 points followed by Adriana Stewart with 9. Adriana Rosalez and Madison Turley each had 5. Ingrid Hernandez scored 3.

    The Lady Lions travel to Brownwood Dec. 27-Dec. 29 for tournament play.