Lady Lions defeat the Lady Blackhawks in Pea Ridge

January 24, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

by Staff Reports

Westside Eagle Observer/Annette Beard Gravette junior Dalacie Wishon grabs a rebound during play in Pea Ridge on Jan. 17. The Gravette Lady Lions defeated the Pea Ridge Lady Blackhawks 57-50 in Blackhawk Arena in Pea Ridge.
Westside Eagle Observer/Annette Beard Gravette junior Dalacie Wishon grabs a rebound during play in Pea Ridge on Jan. 17. The Gravette Lady Lions defeated the Pea Ridge Lady Blackhawks 57-50 in Blackhawk Arena in Pea Ridge.

GRAVETTE 57, PEA RIDGE 50

Gravette controlled the second and third quarters, then held off Pea Ridge's fourth-quarter comeback attempt to defeat the Lady Blackhawks in 4A-1 Conference action at Pea Ridge on Jan. 17.

The Lady Lions (10-8, 4-3) went on a 16-7 run in the second quarter and turned a four-point deficit into a 23-19 halftime lead, then outscored Pea Ridge 19-12 in the third quarter for a 42-30 margin.

Keeley Elsea had 18 points to lead Gravette, while Dalacie Wishon and Ella Moorman added 10 apiece. Leah Telgemeier paced Pea Ridge (12-10, 2-5) with 14 points.