KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Nevada High School girls basketball team improved to 9-2 on the season with a 68-57 win over St. Michael the Archangel on Friday at the 12 Courts of Christmas tourney at Hy-Vee Arena.
The Tigers took control of the non-conference contest by outscoring the Guardians 26-11 in the first quarter.
Nevada led 45-33 at halftime and the Tigers were up 59-46 entering the fourth quarter.
Maddy Majors scored 22 points and hit four 3-pointers to lead the Tigers, while Abbey Heathman added 20 points.
Clara Swearingen scored 14 points and made four treys for the Tigers.
Victoria Swingle scored 18 points and Isabella Medlin added 17 for the Guardians (4-4).
Nevada hosts Webb City on Tuesday.
