The North Shelby Lady Raiders defeated La Plata 50-39 Saturday for their second district championship in three years and third in five years.
The Lady Raiders got out to a 14-5 lead after one quarter.
Mallory Griffin had eight points in that quarter and 20 in total. La Plata put together its best run in the second quarter.
North Shelby responded by scoring the quarter’s final eight points to go into halftime up 10. The Lady Raiders then led by double digits for almost all of the second half. Hadlee Parsons scored 16 points.
Layne Mack and Emmagin Travis each had 15 for La Plata, which closes the year at 18-10 and returns all of its starters.
North Shelby opposes Cairo in the sectional round Tuesday. We’ll have the broadcast on NP3.
North Shelby coach Chris Parsons Postgame:
La Plata coach Chad Zeigler Postgame:
