By DUANNE SHERRILL | Contributing Writer

WOODBURY, Tenn. — The Raiderettes rolled to a fourth straight victory as they rallied late over the Lady Lions in Woodbury Monday night to take a 41-33 win.

Just like in their win over Community last week, they had to overcome an early deficit as they trailed 23-22 at halftime on the Lady Lions’ floor. The Raiderettes led 15-13 after one as Ally Sharpe drained a pair of field goals and hit a long range bomb on her way to a 15-point night. Her partner in crime, Emma Dye, posted a trio of deuces as Dye posted 11 on the night. Bella Tucker had a two to round out the first quarter scoring.

The Lady Lions were able to outscore the Raiderettes 10-7 in the second to take the lead. Sharpe rained in a three while Dye and Emmeree Greenway added two apiece. The Raiderettes were able to bring the game to 30 apiece by the end of the third thanks to a strong showing at the line by Sharpe as she was four-for-five from the charity stripe. Abbie Bateman also had two baskets in the third frame.

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It was defense that decided the game in the fourth as the Raiderettes held their hosts without a field goal down the stretch, the Lady Lions only scoring on three free throws. Meanwhile, Moore County put up 11. Dye had a hoop and a single while Ellie Carter was two-for-two from the charity stripe. Sharpe, Tucker and Bateman rounded out the night’s scoring with two apiece.

The Raiderettes boasted two double digit scorers against Cannon County. Ally Sharpe led with 15 points followed by Emma Dye with 11. Other contributing Raiderettes were: Abbie Bateman (6), Bella Tucker (4), Emmeree Greenway (2) and Ellie Carter (2).

Moore County will play Culleoka in Lynchburg on Tuesday night. The girls’ game tips off at 6 p.m. and the boys game will follow. •

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