SPRINGFIELD — The Carthage High School girls basketball team won 51-37 in the first round over Branson on Monday at the Pink & White Tournament at Kickapoo High School.
Carthage (8-3) outscored Branson 19-8 in the second quarter and held an 11 point advantage at the break 24-13.
“We were a little sloppy and rusty to start the game after being off for a few days,” Carthage coach Scott Moore said. “We made a good run in the third quarter to push the lead to over 20 for a while. I’m proud of the way the girls came out and played Carthage basketball in the second half.”
Hailey Fullerton had a team-high 22 points with Kianna Yates also scoring in double figures for Carthage with 12 points. Brinna Ream finished with seven points. Katie Crowe and Presley Probert scored three points apiece, while Landry Cochran and Sophie Shannon had two points apiece.
