The Lady Tigers of Darby have found out this season that District 13C is no walk in the park. Although they have competed well against the other teams, it has been a tough go for them. Darby opened their tournament play against Valley Christian on Thursday.
The Lady Tigers had a good first half and took a six point lead into the locker room at the half. But Valley Christian’s Linnea Hill hit a couple of treys to spark her team and they went on to win, 44-42. Brianna Massey had 14 points for the Lady Tigers.
With the loss, Darby moved into the loser’s bracket where they met up with Alberton. The Tiger defense stepped up in the second quarter and held Alberton to only four points while scoring 17 of their own. The Lady Tigers went on to win, 44-31. Keely Ehmann and Julie Abrahamsen each had 10 points to lead Darby.
That win moved Darby into Saturday morning play where they met up with Lincoln. The Lady Lynx had lost to Seeley-Swan Friday night and were looking to claw their way back into the mix. Although Darby led at the end of the first eight minutes, Lincoln came back to tie the game at the half. They went on to win, 52-42. Freshman Lauren Dolcater and Abrahamsen each had nine points. Darby finished the season with a10-11 record.
Victor opened their tournament play against the Lady Lynx of Lincoln. Tournament nerves got the best of Victor early in the game but they rallied back to play tough for three quarters. The Lady Pirates lost, 35-26. Ryanne Tracy had seven points for Victor.
Victor then had to take on Philipsburg in loser out action. The Lady Pirates rallied back from a four point second quarter to take the three-point win over the Prospectors, 43-40. Tracy again had the hot hand and finished with 23 points. Shai Scheffer added 10 points.
Victor then moved to Saturday morning where they met up with Valley Christian. It was Scheffer who had the eye on the basket this time. She dropped in 17 points and led the Lady Pirates to a 51-39 point lead.
That win set up a rematch against Lincoln for third place. Saturday morning games make for tough Saturday evening games with rubbery legs and fatigue battling both teams. Victor started strongly and held a six-point lead at the half. But Lincoln slowly edged back into the game and won, 48-44. Haley Tillotson had 15 points to lead Victor and Tracy added 14.