Published: November 20, 2007 03:20 pm            

Wayne County Lady Cardinals Eighth Grade Team finishes three years with 48-11 record

Monticello — The 2007 Wayne County Lady Cardinals Eighth Grade basketball team completed their running, pressing, trapping, chaotic style of play winning nine straight games to complete their regular season by defeating Clinton County 46-18 in their last home game.

The Lady Cards completed their regular season winning 15 games and losing 5. The eighth grade team outscored their opponents 819 points to 454 points‹a margin of victory set at 18.25 points per game.

The Lady Cards completed the season losing to only one team that is considered to be a 12th region opponent.

The eighth grade team competed in games and in tournaments all over the state and finished up their season at the Middle School Girl's State Tournament in Lexington, where they extended their win streak to 12 by winning the first three rounds.

They were defeated in the Elite 8 by Clay County who became the 2007 state runner-up.

The eighth grade team completed their three year middle school basketball career with an overall record of 48 wins and 11 losses. Their accomplishments include one undefeated season, runner-up of the Rocky Hollow Tournament, and an appearance in the Middle School Girl's State Tournament Elite 8.

The eighth grade team includes: Sam Sexton, TaShea Pyles, Kourtney Criswell, Retina Duncan, Katlin Duncan, Taylor Upchurch, Chelsea Decker, Auburn Decker, Tiffany Hicks, Kayla Allen, Hallie Gillespie, Autumn Bell, MaKayla Campbell, and April Dalton.

The Eighth Grade Team is coached by Jarrad Parmley, and he is assisted by Sandra Baker, Melissa Gossage, and Jeri DeBord.

        

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