Lady Bulldogs win Warsaw Tournament

Front row from left:  Kyndal Swopes, Morgan Mitchell, Tenlie Steward, Neely Schaaf, Mackinli Mays.

Back row from left: Coach Beau Swopes, Tevi a, Gracie Mead, Reese Schaaf, Macie Mays, Wriley Taylor, Abi Schmitt, Coach Alexa Mays and Nora.

The Lady Bulldogs began their season with the Warsaw Tournament last week. The entered the tournament the #2 seed and would start the first round off playing against the Lady Cardinals of Lincoln on Monday night. The Lady Bulldogs got out to a great start, forcing turnovers and finishing in transition. The Lady Bulldogs never let up and took the first game 82-60. Leading the Lady Bulldogs in scoring was: Reese Schaaf 27, Macie Mays 21, Tenlie Steward 17, and Gracie Mead 8.

In the semi final game the Lady Bulldogs would face the #3 seed Clinton Lady Cardinals. The Lady Bulldogs came out firing again, but a change in defense by the Lady Cardinals slowed the game down. The Lady Bulldogs struggled to force turnovers in the press, but were able to score in the half court taking the win 67-29. Leading the Eldo in scoring was: Macie Mays 25, Reese Schaaf 19, Tenlie Steward 7, and Morgan Mitchell 5.

In the Championship game, the Lady Bulldogs would face the #1 seed Skyline Lady Tigers. The Lady Bulldogs started out the game well, making timely shots and getting stops on defense. Skyline would come back with their own run and tie the score. The game went back and forth, but the bulldogs never lost the lead. In the fourth quarter, the Lady Bulldogs made some timely free throws to seal the game with a 68-60 victory. Leading the Lady Bulldogs in scoring was: Reese Schaaf 27, Macie Mays 17, Tevi Gurley and Neely Schaaf with 8 points.