The North Decatur 8th grade girls’ basketball team secured their first victory of the season Monday night, edging out Morristown 22-20 in a thrilling contest. A balanced scoring effort helped the Lady Chargers hold off a late push from the visiting Yellow Jackets.
Scoring Leaders for North Decatur:
Lanee Rennekamp – 5 points
LaShay Dwiggins – 4 points
Macie Leake – 3 points
Isla Hess – 3 points
Allee Gray – 3 points
Mackenzie Schneider – 2 points
Quarter Breakdown:
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Decatur | 4 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 22 |
| Morristown | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 20 |
The Lady Chargers used a strong fourth quarter to seal the win and will look to build momentum as they travel to Batesville this Thursday.