WEBB CITY, Mo. — The Webb City girls basketball team extended its winning streak to six and improved to 10-4 overall and 2-0 in the Central Ozark Conference with a 58-55 victory over Branson on Thursday night inside the Cardinal Dome.
The Cardinals led 31-27 at halftime. The third period was even, 13-13, and the hosts were up 44-40 entering the fourth quarter.
Webb City held a nine-point lead with 3:55 remaining, and the hosts held off the Pirates down the stretch.
Sami Mancini scored 27 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to lead Webb City, while Kate Brownfield added 11 points and seven boards.
Izzy Lopez and Kirra Long scored eight points apiece, while Mia Robbins added four points.
Ellison Mehrhoff scored 18 points to lead the Pirates, while Taylor Foster added 15.
Now receiving votes in the MBCA’s Class 5 poll, Webb City is scheduled to compete at next week’s Logan-Rogersville Tournament.
