GRAVETTE -- The Lady Lions downed the visiting Lady Eagles of Huntsville on Friday, 53-45, in the Lions' Den.
Alexa Parker made a field goal and was 6 for 6 at the free-throw line in the first quarter to help Gravette take an 18-8 lead over Huntsville after 8 minutes of play. Keeley Elsea added two goals and a free throw in the opening quarter. Dalacie Wishon added a 2-pointer and a free throw, and Brooke Handle added two.
Huntsville closed the gap in the second quarter, scoring 15 to Gravette's 9. Quarter scores in the second half were 11-10 and 15-12 in favor of Gravette for the 53-45 win on homecoming night.
Dalacie Wishon led her teammates in scoring with 13. Alexa Parker and Brynn Romine each had 11. Keeley Elsea finished with 10 points, Brooke Handle had 6 for the night, and Karley Auffett had 2.