The #6 ranked Eastern Hancock Royals visited Cook Court on Tuesday night and left with a 73-59 victory over the North Decatur Lady Chargers.
The Royals built a substantial lead in the second half, going up by as many as 21 points. However, the Lady Chargers showed resilience, cutting the deficit to just nine before Eastern Hancock pulled away late.
The Royals were led by Koch, who delivered a stellar performance with 31 points, helping Eastern Hancock improve to 9-0 on the season.
For the Lady Chargers, Madi Allen led the way with an impressive 25 points, followed by Kelsey Haley with 18 points.
North Decatur Scorers
- Madi Allen: 25 points
- Kelsey Haley: 18 points
- Carmen Thackery: 7 points
- Ally Whitaker: 4 points
- Clare Kinker: 3 points
- Jo Whitaker: 2 points
Box Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Decatur | 20 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 59 |
| Eastern Hancock | 24 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 73 |
Season Update
The loss drops North Decatur to 5-3 on the season and marks their first home defeat of the year.
Up Next
The Lady Chargers will look to bounce back as they face Franklin County on Thursday.