Freshmen girls defeated in overtime; JV girls lose for just 2nd time all year

January 15, 2011

Freshmen girls defeated in overtime; JV girls lose for just 2nd time all year

Friday’s freshman girls game between Sweetwater and Wylie required an extra period, and wasn’t settled until the hosts rallied in the final minute to pull out a 34-33 win at Wylie’s gym.
It was just the fourth loss this season for Sweetwater (1-1 district), which trailed 25-21 after three periods but outscored Wylie 6-2 to force overtime. Kayla Chowning had 10 points for Sweetwater while Shaneese Brown and Taylor McPherson each had seven, Karlee Murff three and Larissa Locklar, Mac-aela Reschman and Sydney Vanderbilt two.
Wylie also prevailed in the JV girls game, winning 32-16 to hand Sweetwater just its second loss in 21 games. Sweetwater (1-1 in district) trailed just 18-16 after three periods. Elise Lawrence led Sweetwater with seven points while Shelby Cason had four, Janell Walker three and Kathleen Campbell two.