By Duane Sherrill | Contributing Writer

LYNCHBURG, Tenn. — Emma Dye had a night, on Tuesday, scoring 18 points as the Raiderettes defeated Community 45-31.

It was a slow start offensively for both teams as Moore County held a 6-5 edge over the Viqueens after one. Dye and Emmeree Greenway both had buckets during the opening stanza while Ellie Carter knocked down both of her free throws. Separation began in the second as the Raiderettes outscored their foes 14-8 as the Viqueens did not score in double digits during any quarter not did they have a double digit scorer in the game.

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Dye sizzled the cylinder for a pair of threes in the second and was one-for-two from the stripe. Alexis Hornaday had all five of her night’s points in the third, those composed of a three and a two. Abbie Bateman had her only basket in the second.

The Raiderettes built on their lead after the break with Dye duplicating her effort from the second with five points. Harley Hart drained a three while Greenway and Tucker both hit field goals.

The Raiderettes finished the job in the fourth with Bella Tucker having her stronger quarter as she busted the basket from downtown and then added a pair of shots in the lane. Dye finished her good night with a two while Greenway and Ellie Carter both hit a free throw apiece.

Emma Dye led with 18 points followed by Bella Tucker with nine. Alexus Hornaday and Emmeree Greenway scored five points each and Ellie Carter and Harley Hart scored three each. Abbie Bateman added another two points.

The win sets the Raiderette’s record at 8-5 on the season. They kick off district play tonight in Lincoln County against Fayetteville. Tip off is at 6 p.m. •

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