By Jim Muir
A dismal offensive night and playing without leading scorer Morgan Corn proved to be a bad combination for the Benton Rangerettes as they dropped a 50-39 road decision to Hamilton County in Monday night non-conference action.
And despite the difficulties Benton still had chances in the game trailing by only three midway through the fourth quarter.
“We just didn’t shoot the ball well from the field or the line,” said Benton coach Andy Sloan following the loss. “We’ve just got to do a better job of shooting the basketball and taking care of the basketball.”
The Rangerettes shot 34 percent from the field and 45 percent from the free throw line in dropping to 5-2 overall. Corn is suspended for three games for a violation of team rules.
Hamilton County (6-0) opened up a 9-8 first quarter lead but Benton roared back behind the play of Cali Carney and Katie Sandusky to take an 18-15 halftime lead. Sandusky hit a three-pointer late in the second frame to give Benton it’s first lead of the game.
The third quarter proved to be the turning point in the game as Hamilton County extended its half-court defense and Benton had multiple turnovers to go along with the cold shooting night. Hamilton County outscored the Rangerettes 19-9 in the decisive third stanza to open up a 34-27 lead. The Lady Foxes third quarter surge was keyed by Alicia York who had eight of her game high 18 points in the the quarter.
The Rangerettes were led in scoring by Cali Carney with 12, followed by Sandusky with 10. Also scoring for Benton was Makala Carney with eight, Marcela Mendez with four, Rowdee Sanders with three and Evelyn Mendez with two.
York was joined in double figures by Emily McCullough with 12 and Dana Rubenacker with 10. Also scoring for Hamilton County was Megan Rubenacker with five, Lucindia Adams with four and Jordan Scrivner with one point.
Benton is back in action tonight as they return to play in the SIRR Ohio Division hosting Murphysboro.
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