WARREN, Ark. – In a nail-biting clash at Lumberjack Arena on Friday night, the Warren Lady Jacks emerged victorious in a fiercely contested battle against their rivals, the Monticello Lady Billies by the final score of 47-44 in front of one of the biggest crowds since the opening of the Arena a year ago.
Top photo: The Warren Lady Jacks celebrate their victory over Monticello at the final whistle Friday evening at Lumberjack Arena.
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1st Quarter: Warren Takes Early Lead
The game tipped off with a stellar defensive display from Warren, and Lady Jack Charlee Wardlaw set the tone by making a steal and converting it into a breakaway score. Bailey Miller and Livi McKinney added crucial points with well-executed jumpers, giving Warren an early 8-4 lead. However, Monticello capitalized on back-to-back turnovers to close the quarter trailing 10-8.
2nd Quarter: Wardlaw and Miller Shine
Aaliyah Walton opened the second quarter with a jump shot, and Miller continued her impressive performance with a short fade. Wardlaw’s contributions, including two baskets towards the end of the half, extended Warren’s lead to 26-18.
3rd Quarter: Warren Battles Foul Troubles
Despite facing foul trouble, Warren maintained their attacking style. Miller’s hook shot and Wardlaw’s stop-and-pop shot bolstered the Lady Jacks, leading 37-26 heading into the final quarter.
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4th Quarter: Defense Holds Strong
Solid defense persisted in the fourth quarter, with Miller making a crucial block. McKinney showcased her scoring ability, and Aaliyah Walton’s steal converted into a basket for Allie Adair. Monticello made a late surge, narrowing the score to 45-44 with 30 seconds left. However, Miller’s two late free throws secured the 47-44 win for Warren.
After the game, Head Coach La Darian Pace expressed her satisfaction, stating, “tonight’s win was big for us.”
“I wanted my girls to see that they have the ability to win more games. When we played Monticello the first time, we were not ready. We were underdeveloped as a team, and our freshmen had just moved up.”
Pace acknowledged the team’s room for improvement, saying, “We made more turnovers and mistakes than I wanted to make tonight, but we are going to correct the errors and keep winning. We are growing together, and that’s what counts.”
Up Next:
The Lady Jacks’ overall record now stands at 3-10, with a conference record of 2-5. They will hit the road to face Stuttgart on Tuesday, January 30, with tipoff set for 5:30 p.m.
Stats:
- Bailey Miller: 17 points, 5 of 6 free throws
- Charlee Wardlaw: 14 points, 2 of 4 free throws
- Livi McKinney: 6 points, 2 of 2 free throws
- Aaliyah Walton: 4 points
- Breize Fellows: 4 points
- Allie Adair: 2 points
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