The Latta Lady Vikings defeated the visiting Lee Central Lady Stallions of Bishopville 54-31 in Latta on Tuesday, February 1.
The game was knotted at 12 after the first quarter of play. By halftime, Latta had a 6-point lead, 24-18.
Latta committed 4 fouls in the first half while Lee Central committed 6 fouls.
Latta held a convincing 18-point lead, 40-22, after 3 quarters of play.
Latta committed 3 fouls in the second half while Lee Central was guilty of only 2 fouls.
Latta’s Makayla Legette led all scorers with 25 points. She connected with two 3-point baskets, eight 2-point baskets, and 3 free throws. Shawniza Bethea added 11 points with four 2-point baskets and a 3-point basket. Layla Hyatt sank three 2-point baskets. Kaliya Herman had two 2-point baskets for 4 points while Jasmine Jones connected for a 3-point basket and a free throw for 4 points. Kardae McFadden Jayla Jenkins each sank a 2-point basket. Lee Central’s Ke’myra Dennis sank a 3-point basket and three 2-point baskets for 9 points while Kionna Austin sank four 2-point baskets and a free throw for 9 points. Shadae Rembert had a 3-point basket and a 2-point basket for 5 points. Hannah Reames and Shaniah Thomas each connected for a 3-point basket. Natalie Pitts sank a 2-point basket. Kaitlynn Moore sank a free throw.
Latta is coached by Head Coach Sandra Gomillion and assistant coaches Bobby Richardson and Rubylee Wright.
Lee Central is coached by Head Coach Patrice Holmes and assisted by Staci Holmes and Cedric Mcduffie.
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