LADY PANTHER BASKETBALL MOVES INTO A TIE FOR FIRST WITH A BIG WIN OVER MUMFORD

The first time that the Burton Lady Panthers and the Mumford Lady Mustangs met, it left a bad taste in the Lady Panthers' mouths as they lost 38-13.

As bad as that one tasted, last (Friday) night's game could not have tasted anymore sweet, as Burton defeated Mumford 50-39 at the Burton High School Gym.

The Lady Panthers took control in the first quarter by outscoring the Lady Mustangs 15-9. Mumford came back to outscored Burton 8-7 in the second quarter. However, Burton still took a 22-17 lead into the locker room at halftime.

The Lady Panthers started the second half by doubling up the Lady Mustangs 20-10 in the third quarter to increase their advantage to 42-27.

Mumford outscored Burton 12-8 in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to overcome the early deficit.

Leilah Ellis led the way with 15 points, while Harper Hodde added 13 points.

With the win, the Lady Panthers are now 28-5 overall, and they are tied with Mumford for first place. Both have 10-1 district records.

The regular season wraps up on Tuesday night. Burton will be at Somerville, while Mumford takes on Snook.

OTHER DISTRICT 26-2A SCORES:

Bremond 50 Snook 25

Iola-Hearne (Score not Reported)