Athletics News

Athens Academy brings Lady Indians' win streak to a halt

The Lady Indians saw their 6-game win streak come to a grinding halt with a 59-44 loss at the hands of visiting Athens Academy on Tuesday evening. #9 TFS held a 13-10 lead going into the second, but were outscored in every remaining quarter.

Athens Academy pulled ahead with a second quarter outburst, as the Lady Spartans went on a 21-10 run to take a 31-23 lead into halftime. Both teams traded baskets throughout the third, but Athens Academy stretched the lead to 48-38 by the time the fourth quarter began. The visitors outpaced TFS 11-6 the rest of the way.

Veronaye Charlton had 14 points to lead TFS, while Macy Murdock recorded 9. Denika Lightbourne had 6 points, Kailyn Neal 5, Haygen James and Barrett Whitener 4 points apiece, and 2 points by Molly Mitchell.

TFS is now 7-3 on the season and 2-1 in region play.