LISBON HOLDS ON TO BEAT EP

EAST PALESTINE, OH- The Lady Blue Devils walked into halftime with an 18-point lead, but East Palestine never quit, racing back to tie the game before Lisbon pulled away for good to win 42-37 on Thursday night.

Parker Henthorne showed determination down the stretch, drilling a pair of free throws to clinch Lisbon’s third victory of the season.  Henthorne led all scorers on the night with 16 points from the floor.  Madison Haifley was deadly from deep as she hit a trio from beyond the arc, and one from the line to give her 10 on the night.  Serenity Stacey also was a key contributor with seven points.  Tabby Ketchup was an irritant for East Palestine all evening, as she led the charge defensively.

For East Palestine, Patience Champney was a force on both sides of the floor with 14 points, and numerous pass defenses on defense.  Leila Martin chipped in double figures as well with 11 points, while Gabby Andre and Marah Zimmerman had six and four points respectively.  East Palestine also went a collective 5/9 from the charity stripe.

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