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Hailea Vera Cruz posts up in district action Tuesday night against Jim Ned.
STANTON – District troubles continued this week for Stanton’s varsity girls as they narrowly lost a road game to Coahoma last Friday and could keep pace with Jim Ned at home at home one Tuesday.
Stanton started slow against the Bulldogs, falling behind 14-9 after the first quarter and then trailed 24-16 at halftime.
The Buffs did not make any headway in the third period as both teams scored six points and a fourth quarter rally was on bucket short of victory as Stanton lost 37-35.
Kayleigh Villa finished the game with two points and Gabby Rodriguez scored 12.
Sarah Denson knocked down a three pointer while Mariah Brooks sank three free throws.
Natalie Taylor tossed in a snowman, eight points, while Hailea Vera Cruz scored five and Amelia Bratcher added two.
Jim Ned never gave Stanton a chance with a 44-11 victory.
Villa and Rodriguez finished with five points each and Victoria Alvizo added one.