The Latta Lady Vikings picked up a 61-30 win over the visiting Hannah-Pamplico Lady Raiders in the season opener on Tuesday, November 30, in Latta.
Although the Lady Raiders controlled the opening tip-off, the Latta Lady Vikings controlled the game from the onset starting with a 3-point shot from Makayla Leggette who pumped in 33 points in the game.
The Lady Vikings continued to score and by the end of the first period of play were up 18-2 over the visitors.
Latta committed 3 fouls in the first period of play to Hannah-Pamplico’s 2 fouls.
The Lady Vikings led 31-9 at halftime.
The Lady Raiders and the Lady Vikings played a physical third quarter with 9 fouls committed. Hannah-Pamplico cut Latta’s lead to 16 points, 42-26.
Latta increased the lead to 61-30 by the end of the game.
Latta’s Makala Legette led all scorers with 33 points. Shawniza Bethea contributed 10 points for the Lady Vikings, and Layla Hyatt added 8 points. Kaliya Herman connected for 6 points, and Kardae McFadden and Jasmine Jones each had 2 points in the win.
Wilson led Hannah-Pamplico with 8 points followed by Graham with 6 points. Williams and Davis each contributed 5 points while Peterson added 4 points. Eaddy also made 2 points.
The Lady Lady Vikings will travel to Cheraw tonight (Thursday, December 2) for a 6:30 p.m. game.
PHOTO GALLERY
Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon Herald
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- Wilson is fouled as she shoots.
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- Makayla Legette is fouled as she shoots.
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- Wilson sinks a 1-in-l
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- Layla Hyatt makes a free throw
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- Latta cheerleaders
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- Shawniza Bethea shoots while being guarded closely
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- Graham goes high over the defenders and takes a shot
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- Kaliya Herman attempts a long 3-point shot
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- Shawniza Bethea attempts a lay-up
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- Hannah-Pamplico controls the opening tip-off
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- Coaches and officials prior to the game
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- Eaddy hits one for 2 points
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- Makayla Legette gently lays one in for 2 points
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- Layla Hyatt shoots over the defender
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- Layla Hyatt blocks and takes the ball from Davis as she attempts to shoot
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- Makayla Legette shoots from the corner
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- Hannah-Pamplico cheerleaders
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- Davis sinks a free throw
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- Makayla Legette lays one in for 2 points
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- Shawnizah Bethea shoots
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- Williams lays one in and is fouled
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- Wilson shoots
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- Makayla Legette shoots
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- Shawniza Bethea shoots a free throw
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- Makayla Legette shoots a long one from the corner
