Lady Panthers get past Lakeside

Sterlington's 32-25 victory over Lakeside was hardly a masterpiece. Nevertheless, it was a much-needed win as the Lady Panthers evened their District 2-2A record at 1-1 with Friday night's home court victory.

Sterlington (12-6 overall) led at the end of every quarter — 7-5, 16-13 and 24-18.

LaTasha English scored 11 of her 13 points in the first half to key the Lady Panthers.

Tamera Douglas had 15 points for the Lady Warriors (4-12, 0-2), who received scoring contributions from only four players.

With two tough games ahead next week, the Lady Panthers desperately needed Friday night's win. Sterlington is at home against No. 5 Jonesboro-Hodge on Tuesday and travels to Homer on Friday.

“Next week is really going to be tough,” Sterlington coach Darlene Eubanks said.

 BOX SCORE

Lakeside     5  8  5  7—25

Sterlington 7  9  8  8—32

LAKESIDE (4-10, 0-2) — Tamara Douglas 15, Tan Moore 5, B. Jenkins 3, D. Joiner 2.

STERLINGTON (12-6, 1-1) — LaTasha English 13, Jasmyne Washington 6, Meshana English 4, Bronwyn Pepper 4, Alayah Mitchell 3, Kierra Henderson 2.

Three-point goals — Lakeside 2 (Jenkins, Moore), Sterlington 1 (Mitchell). Total fouls — Lakeside 12, Sterlington 13. Free throw shooting — Lakeside 3-10, Sterlington 5-12. Fouled out — none. Technicals — none.