Lady Jags improve to 5-1 overall and 1-1 in Tri-9

Lady Jags shut down Middle Creek 58-42. Athens led from the very beginnning getting out to a 12-0 lead early in the 1st quarter. Athens led at the half 35-18 after a last second shot by Athens' Irene Zantus Fortes was waved off during the halftime break. The officials determined that the clock was late starting just before the half during an inbounds play.

Middle Creek made two runs in the second half but could never get the lead under 11 points. The third quarter ended with Middle Creek on a 9-2 run to trim the lead to 48-29.

Athens was led by Seniors Rachel Collins and Keisha Gatling with 14 and 13 points respectively. Athens balanced attack was complete by Brittainy Joyer (8), Mia Hardy and Lainey Childrey with 6 each, Jabria Hill added 5. While Megan Gorman, Blair Williams and Irene Zanus Fortes added 1 basket each in the win. All nine players that saw action Friday scored.

Athens will now travel to Lee County (1-5) on Tuesday.