By Duane Sherrill | CONTRIBUTING WRITER
LYNCHBURG, Tenn. – The Moore County Middle School Raiderettes kept their perfect season intact as they doubled up Highland Rim 32-16 Thursday evening.
The Raiderettes actually trailed by a point after one but fiery performances in the second and third periods were the key to victory – that and 18 points dropped by Addison Brandon who had a hot hand from start to finish.
Brandon had five of her team’s seven points in the first with Sadie Ivey getting the other bucket. The Raiderettes raced to a slender lead by the half as Brandon hit a pair of hoops while Haven Hornaday splashed a triple during the second. Ivey hit a shot from the field as the Raiderettes led 16-12 at the break.
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Brandon was unstoppable in the third as she had four field goals while Hornaday notched another triple. Meanwhile, the Moore County defense clamped down, holding their guests to a goose egg in the third.
The Raiderettes were able to cruise in the fourth as Baylee Thomas led her squad with a three while Ruby Ervin and Addison Brandon both hit free throws.
Addison Brandon led for Moore County with 18 points. Other contributing Raiderettes were: Haven Hornaday (6), Sadie Ivey (4), Baylee Thomas (3), and Ruby Ervin (1) •
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