Final Score:
North Decatur (Away): 63
Waldron (Home): 44
Game Recap:
The North Decatur Lady Chargers (7-4, 1-0) continued their dominance in conference play on Friday night, defeating Waldron on the road, 63-44. With this victory, the Chargers extended their conference win streak to an impressive 18 games, a streak that dates back to December 17, 2021.
The Lady Chargers showcased their offensive prowess, scoring 15 or more points in three of the four quarters. Four players delivered double-digit performances, demonstrating the team’s balanced attack:
- Carmen Thackery: 16 points
- Madi Allen: 13 points
- Kelsey Haley: 12 points
- Ally Whitaker: 11 points (season-high)
Other contributions included Clare Kinker with 8 points and Jo Whitaker adding 3 points. Despite an outstanding offensive showing, North Decatur went 8/16 from the free-throw line, leaving room for improvement.
Quarter Breakdown:
- Q1: North Decatur 17, Waldron 15
- Q2: North Decatur 11, Waldron 6
- Q3: North Decatur 20, Waldron 12
- Q4: North Decatur 15, Waldron 11
The Chargers will look to continue their winning ways on Monday night as they host Columbus East. North Decatur defeated the Olympians 45-36 last season, marking their first win over Columbus East since the 1993 sectional semifinal (58-42).