NEOSHO, Mo. — East Newton’s late rally fell short, as North Kansas City held on late for a 29-22 win over the Patriots on Tuesday in a girls division contest of the Neosho Holiday Classic.
In other girls games played at Neosho Junior High, St. Joseph Lafayette beat Huntsville 47-32 and Ft. Smith Northside blasted Stoutland 70-20.
In Wednesday’s semifinals, Northside takes on Lafayette at 5, while North Kansas City meets Neosho at 6:30.
In Wednesday’s consolation games, Stoutland meets Huntsville at 10:30 a.m. and East Newton takes on the Huntsville JV squad at noon.
NORTH KC 29, EAST NEWTON 22
A scoreless first quarter doomed the Patriots in this low-scoring affair.
North KC led 14-7 at halftime.
The Patriots outscored the Hornets 9-8 in the third quarter, but still trailed 22-16 entering the fourth quarter.
The final frame was nearly even, as the Hornets outscored the Patriots 7-6.
Josie Guinn scored nine points to lead East Newton (4-4), while Shaw Coburn, Alyssa Coffey, Cameran Clement and Kylee Cole all chipped in three points apiece. East Newton made 8 of 29 field goal attempts.
North Kansas City (3-3) received seven points apiece from LaNicia Parker and Yar Manyiel.
The Hornets, who made 9 of 28 shots from the floor, out-rebounded the Patriots 27-15.
ST. JOSEPH LAFAYETTE 47, HUNTSVILLE (ARK.) 32
The game was deadlocked when Lafayette used a 14-3 second quarter to take control.
Talicia Byrd scored 16 points to lead the Irish (7-3), while Jazlyn King added 15. Lafayette made 17 of 46 shots (37 percent) and forced 24 turnovers.
Allisa Pillow scored 15 points for Huntsville (4-7). The Eagles connected on 11 of 42 shots from the floor (26 percent).
FT. SMITH NORTHSIDE (ARK.) 70, STOUTLAND 20
Undefeated Northside led 26-2 by the end of the first quarter en route to a lopsided win.
Three players scored in double figures for Northside, as Erianna Gooden had 15, Khassidy Warr added 14 and Zoey Bershers chipped in 12.
The Bears, who are now 11-0, made 31 of 61 field goal attempts.
Schona Looney led Stoutland (5-6) with seven points. Stoutland was held to eight field goals in the game.
WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE
The schedule for Day 2 of the Neosho Holiday Classic is below.
Neosho High School
10:30 am – East Newton vs. Memphis Mitchell – Gold Bracket Consolation
12:00 pm – McDonald County vs. Lamar – Black Bracket Semifinal
1:30 pm – Sapulpa vs. West Memphis – Gold Bracket Consolation
3:30 pm – Neosho vs. Huntsville – Black Bracket Semifinal
5:00 pm – Morrilton vs. Maumelle – Gold Bracket Semifinal
6:30 pm – Mills University Studies vs. St. Joseph Lafayette – Gold Bracket Semifinal
8:00 pm – Three point & Slam Dunk Contest
Neosho Junior High School
10:30 am – Stoutland vs. Huntsville – Girls Bracket Consolation
12:00 pm – Huntsville JV vs. East Newton – Girls Bracket Consolation
1:30 pm – Cassville vs. Monett – Boys Black Bracket Consolation
3:30 pm – Maumelle JV vs. Crooked Oak – Boys Black Bracket Consolation
5:00 pm – Ft. Smith Northside vs. St. Joseph Lafayette – Girls Bracket Semifinal
6:30 pm – Neosho vs. North Kansas City – Girls Bracket Semifinal
MORE INFORMATION: Neosho Holiday Classic
