Oran narrowly escapes with win over Kelly

BENTON, Mo. — The Kelly girls’ basketball pushed Oran to the brink, but ultimately fell 59-56 at home on Thursday, Jan. 12.

The Lady Eagles improved to 9-4, while the Lady Hawks dropped to 7-7.

“Everyone came in with a good effort,” said Kelly coach Matthew Blissett. “Oran did well at knocking down free throws. We have to work on defense without using our hands and limiting the free points. I think we are moving in the right direction.”

Oran led 29-28 at halftime, but outscored their opponents by 10 points in the third quarter.

Grace Davis scored a game-high 16 to lead Oran. She was followed by Haley Webb (13), Bralynn Morgan (12) and Emma Priggell (10).

Kayleigh Holman scored a team-high 14 to lead the Lady Hawks, while Kristen Grogan added 10.

Oran competes in the Jackson Lady Indian Showcase this weekend, while Kelly will travel to Scott City (10-5) on Jan. 17.

ORAN 59, KELLY 56

Oran 17 12 14 16 — 59

Kelly 11 17 4 24 — 56

__Oran (59) —__ Grace Davis 16, Haley Webb 13, Bralynn Morgan 12, Emma Priggel 10, Taylor Hobbs 5, Lily Knotts 2, Kendall Burger 1. FG: 18. FT: 21-30. F: 17. (3-pointers: Priggel 1, Hobbs 1. Fouled out: none.)

__Kelly (56) —__ Kayleigh Holman 14, Kristen Grogan 10, Aleya King 7, Brooke Dirnberger 7, Jada Griggs 7, Ava Legrand 7, Lola Pattengill 4. FG: 20. FT: 9-13. F: 22. (3-pointers: Holman 2, Grogan 2, Dirnberger 1, Legrand 1, Pattengill 1. Fouled out: Griggs.)