Whitley County captured consecutive wins for the first time this season after outlasting Wayne County on Friday with a 60-47 decision.
The Lady Colonels (5-7) have come of Christmas break looking like a totally different team. They’ve been knocking down the crucial shot when needed while displaying lock down defense at times.
The game was tight throughout with Whitley County holding leads of 14-11, and 30-28 in the first, and second quarters, respectively.
The Lady Colonels managed to build a 41-34 advantage entering the fourth quarter after outscoring Wayne County, 11-6, during the third quarter.
Whitley County turned things up a notch in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Lady Cardinals, 19-13.
Amber Brown led the Lady Colonels with three 3-pointers, and 19 points. Jonna Rice added 17 points while Khylea Ray Collier scored 14 points.
Whitley County will be back in action Monday on the road against Corbin at 6 p.m.
