SJHS girls split with Kennett

KENNETT -- The Sikeston eighth grade girls basketball team blitzed the Kennett Lady Indians 39-5 on Friday.

Hayli Chapman led the Lady Bulldogs with eight points while Erica Peet added six and Iesha Randle followed with five.

Sikeston jumped out to an 18-0 lead after the first quarter and a 27-2 advantage at the half.

SIKESTON (39) -- Erica Peet 6, Hayli Chapman 8, Tyra Bonner 4, Zaqaisha Brown 4, Miranda Harrison 4, Keleigh Mallory 4, Iesha Randle 5. FG 19, FT 0-0, F 7. (3-pointers: Randle 1. Fouled out: none).

KENNETT (5) -- Madison Pickens 2, Carissa Oliver 3. FG 2, FT 0-6, F 6. (3-pointers: Oliver 1. Fouled out: none).

Seventh Grade

KENNETT -- A late comeback bid fell short for the seventh grade Lady Bulldogs as they fell 26-23 to Kennett.

Kennett led the Lady Bulldogs 21-14 after three quarters. Sikeston managed to outscore the Lady Indians 9-5 in the fourth, but it wasn't enough.

Madeline Witt was Sikeston's leading scorer with seven points. Kiera Steward chipped in four.

SIKESTON (23) -- Kayla Graham 3, Alexis Boyd 2, Cana Bles 2, Lorissa McClellon 2, Zayteanna Williams 3, Kiera Steward 4, Madeline Witt 7. FG 10, F/T 3/13, F 14. (3-pointers: none. Fouled out: none).

KENNETT (26) -- Hadley Hilburn 5, Anna Wheeler 4, Heidi Shetley 9, Jasmine Jones 8. FG 10, FT 5-16, F 12. (3-pointers: Hilburn 1. Fouled out none).